Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y21T

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y21T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 36/100 (a 46-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 421,228); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21T doesn't; the Vivo Y21T is noticeably lighter (182g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Vivo Y21T
Performance 31
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y21T better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 216g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y21T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 46 points higher (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 31/100). 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 Y21T (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 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 Y21T: The Vivo Y21T is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo Y21T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 3815522 421228
Geekbench Single 3228 412
Geekbench Multi 9553 1410
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
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 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 216 g 182 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Vivo Y21T
  • 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 Y21T
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo Y21T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y21T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21T Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
36/100 -805.8%
421228 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y21T by 805.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo Y21T
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (95/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (99/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (65/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (75/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y21T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y21T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y21T — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y21T?

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

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y21T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y21T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21T is a better fit for everyday use.