Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y18i

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y18i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 30/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18i doesn't; the Vivo Y18i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Vivo Y18i
Performance 16
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1250
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 216g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y18i, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 52 points higher (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 16/100). 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 Y18i (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i 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 Y18i: The Vivo Y18i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo Y18i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Unisoc T612
AnTuTu 3815522
Geekbench Single 3228 360
Geekbench Multi 9553 1250
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 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 528 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 Y18i
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y18i
  • 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 Y18i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo Y18i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (95/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (99/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (75/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (63/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y18i?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y18i?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y18i — 30/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y18i?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y18i?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y18i is a better fit for everyday use.