Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y17s

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y17s (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 34/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 346,495); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y17s doesn't; the Vivo Y17s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s by 48 points (82/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Vivo Y17s
Performance 29
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y17s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 216g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y17s, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 48 points higher (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). 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 Y17s (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 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 Y17s: The Vivo Y17s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo Y17s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3815522 346495
Geekbench Single 3228 420
Geekbench Multi 9553 1364
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm
Weight 216 g 186 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Vivo Y17s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y17s
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo Y17s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y17s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Vivo Y17s MediaTek Helio G85
34/100 -1001.2%
346495 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y17s by 1001.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo Y17s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (95/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (65/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (75/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y17s?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s by 48 points (82/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y17s?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y17s — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y17s?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y17s?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y17s?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y17s is a better fit for everyday use.