Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Avid 589

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. 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 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 156,818); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 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
ZTE Avid 589
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 216g

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

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Avid 589, 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 8/100). 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 ZTE Avid 589 (95/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 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.
ZTE Avid 589: The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T ZTE Avid 589
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 3815522 156818
Geekbench Single 3228 233
Geekbench Multi 9553 723
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 200 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 2 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm
Weight 216 g 167 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
ZTE Avid 589
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Avid 589
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
ZTE Avid 589
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
ZTE Avid 589 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100 -2333.1%
156818 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2333.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
ZTE Avid 589
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (95/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (65/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (75/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (80/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.