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 (3,815,522 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).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Vivo Y81i
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3260 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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).

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 Y81i: The Vivo Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo Y81i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3815522 155362
Geekbench Single 3228 300
Geekbench Multi 9553 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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Vivo Y81i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y81i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo Y81i
  • 3260 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y81i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Vivo Y81i MediaTek Helio A22
18/100 -2355.9%
155362 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y81i by 2355.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo Y81i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (95/100 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 (95/100 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. The Vivo Y81i is a better fit for everyday use.