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 (3,815,522 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).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
ZTE Blade 20
Performance 20
Display 38
Camera 15
Battery 43
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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).

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 Blade 20: The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T ZTE Blade 20
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 3815522 303398
Geekbench Single 3228 341
Geekbench Multi 9553 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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
ZTE Blade 20
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Blade 20
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
38
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
ZTE Blade 20
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade 20 MediaTek Helio P70
27/100 -1157.6%
303398 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Blade 20 by 1157.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
ZTE Blade 20
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (95/100 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 (95/100 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. The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.