Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y81i
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81i doesn't; the Vivo Y81i is noticeably lighter (143g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo Y81i
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3260 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y81i better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 216g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y81i, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (85/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo Y81i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3260 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y81i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y81i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y81i
- 3260 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y81i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y81i by 2928.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y81i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (85/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y81i — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.