Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Blade A36
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A36 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 30/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A36 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Blade A36
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 560
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1700
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A36 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Blade A36, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 52 points higher (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 30/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A36 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Blade A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A36
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A36
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A36 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade A36 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.