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 (3,815,522 vs 514,398); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
ZTE S30
Performance 41
Display 54
Camera 43
Battery 24
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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).

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 S30: The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T ZTE S30
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3815522 514398
Geekbench Single 3228 746
Geekbench Multi 9553 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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
ZTE S30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE S30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
ZTE S30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
ZTE S30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
42/100 -641.7%
514398 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE S30 by 641.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
ZTE S30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (95/100 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 (95/100 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. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.