Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't.
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Blade A33S
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 34/100)
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A33S
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In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (75/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Blade A33S?
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 A33S is a better fit for everyday use.