Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE S30
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 517,460); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE S30
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 216g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE S30 by 809.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (65/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (75/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.