Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y9s
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y9s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y9s doesn't; the Vivo Y9s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo Y9s
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo Y9s better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 216g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y9s, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo Y9s (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo Y9s (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y9s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo Y9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y9s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y9s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y9s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y9s by 1327.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y9s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo Y9s (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo Y9s (65/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (75/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y9s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y9s — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.