Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Z3i

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 232,802); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't; the Vivo Z3i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Vivo Z3i
Performance 17
Display 57
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3315 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 216g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Z3i, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (95/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (80/100 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 Z3i: The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo Z3i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 3815522 232802
Geekbench Single 3228 341
Geekbench Multi 9553 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2280
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 200 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 24 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 216 g 164 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Vivo Z3i
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 24MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Z3i
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo Z3i
  • 3315 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Vivo Z3i MediaTek Helio P60
25/100 -1539.0%
232802 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Z3i by 1539.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo Z3i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (95/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (99/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (65/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (75/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (80/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Z3i — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.