Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y38

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 46/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 560,863); the Vivo Y38 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Vivo Y38
Performance 47
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo Y38 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 216g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 36 points higher (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 47/100). 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 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 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 Y38: The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo Y38
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3815522 560863
Geekbench Single 3228 923
Geekbench Multi 9553 2249
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 216 g 199 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Vivo Y38
  • 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 Y38
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo Y38
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Vivo Y38 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
46/100 -580.3%
560863 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y38 by 580.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo Y38
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (95/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (65/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (75/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y38 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y38 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y38?

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

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y38?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.