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 (3,815,522 vs 346,495); 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).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) by 45 points (82/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Vivo Y18 (India)
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 63
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
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 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 (95/100 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) (95/100 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).

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 Y18 (India): The Vivo Y18 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo Y18 (India)
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 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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Vivo Y18 (India)
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y18 (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo Y18 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y18 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Vivo Y18 (India) MediaTek Helio G85
37/100 -1001.2%
346495 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y18 (India) by 1001.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo Y18 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (95/100 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 (95/100 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. The Vivo Y18 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.