Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y17

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y17 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 27/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y17 doesn't; the Vivo Y17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Vivo Y17
Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 17
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y17 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 216g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y17, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 55 points higher (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y17: The Vivo Y17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo Y17
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3815522 199111
Geekbench Single 3228 476
Geekbench Multi 9553 828
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1544
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 216 g 190 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Vivo Y17
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y17
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1544
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo Y17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Vivo Y17 MediaTek Helio P35
27/100 -1816.3%
199111 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y17 by 1816.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo Y17
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (95/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (65/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 (75/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y17?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17 by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y17?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y17 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y17?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y17?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y17?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y17 is a better fit for everyday use.