Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y36i
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y36i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 35/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 530,583); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36i doesn't; the Vivo Y36i is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo Y36i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 216g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y36i, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 47 points higher (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). 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 Y36i (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo Y36i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2032 | |
| 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 | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y36i
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y36i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y36i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y36i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y36i by 619.1% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y36i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i by 47 points (82/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y36i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y36i is a better fit for everyday use.