Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 40/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 42 points higher (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 538.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (65/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 42 points (82/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
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 X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.