Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Blade 20
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 27/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 303,398); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the ZTE Blade 20 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Blade 20
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 55 points higher (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Blade 20 by 1450.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade 20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (97/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (65/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.