Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y90
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y90 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 21/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 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 Y90 doesn't; the Vivo Y90 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo Y90
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 4030 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y90 better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 216g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y90, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 61 points higher (82/100 vs 21/100). 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 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo Y90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 155.1×75.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y90
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y90
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y90
- 4030 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y90 by 2928.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y90
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (75/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y90?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 by 61 points (82/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y90?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y90 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y90?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y90?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y90?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.