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 19/100 (a 63-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 (4,704,310 vs 177,554); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 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 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 63 points higher (82/100 vs 19/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (97/100 vs 10/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2549.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Avid 589
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (97/100 vs 10/100).
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 63 points (82/100 vs 19/100).
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 — 19/100.
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 (97/100 vs 10/100).
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.