Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 216g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 43/100). 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 ZTE Axon 30S (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 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 Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3815522 1010069
Geekbench Single 3228 1298
Geekbench Multi 9553 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 216 g 189 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -277.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Axon 30S by 277.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (95/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (65/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.