Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y29

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y29 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 44/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 524,785); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y29 doesn't; the Vivo Y29 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Vivo Y29
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 54
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y29 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 216g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y29, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 38 points higher (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 43/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 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 Y29: The Vivo Y29 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo Y29
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3815522 524785
Geekbench Single 3228 771
Geekbench Multi 9553 1980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 165.8×76.1×8.1 mm
Weight 216 g 198 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Vivo Y29
  • 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 Y29
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo Y29
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Vivo Y29 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100 -627.1%
524785 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y29 by 627.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo Y29
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (95/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (99/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (65/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 (75/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y29?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y29?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y29 — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y29?

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

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y29?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y29?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y29 is a better fit for everyday use.