Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y18 (India)
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y18 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 37/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 348,562); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18 (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y18 (India) is noticeably lighter (185g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo Y18 (India)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18 (India) better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 216g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y18 (India), the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 45 points higher (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 29/100). 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 Y18 (India) (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo Y18 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y18 (India)
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y18 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y18 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y18 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y18 (India) by 1249.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y18 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (99/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) by 45 points (82/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y18 (India) — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.