Vivo iQOO 15T vs vivo X500 E
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the vivo X500 E (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,329,936).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
vivo X500 E
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes vivo X500 E better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 216g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the vivo X500 E, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the vivo X500 E is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the vivo X500 E are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the vivo X500 E notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | vivo X500 E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×74.3×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
vivo X500 E
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
vivo X500 E
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
vivo X500 E
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and vivo X500 E, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads vivo X500 E by 253.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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vivo X500 E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the vivo X500 E is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the vivo X500 E are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the vivo X500 E notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the vivo X500 E — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the vivo X500 E — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the vivo X500 E?
The vivo X500 E leads on camera score (70/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The vivo X500 E is a better fit for active users.