vivo iQOO 15R 5G vs vivo iQOO 15T 5G: Which One Should You Buy?

vivo iQOO 15T 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.6/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Vivo

vivo iQOO 15R 5G

vivo iQOO 15R 5G
86/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Vivo

vivo iQOO 15T 5G

vivo iQOO 15T 5G
87/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

vivo iQOO 15T 5G wins 1 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

vivo iQOO 15R 5G
vivo iQOO 15R 5G
0 wins
vivo iQOO 15T 5G
vivo iQOO 15T 5G
1 win
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayValue
vivo iQOO 15R 5Gvivo iQOO 15T 5G
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    86
    86
  • CameraTie
    80
    80
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryTie
    95
    95
  • Displayvivo iQOO 15T 5G
    84
    89
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueTie
    85
    85
Key differences
  • vivo iQOO 15T 5G has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 7,600 mAh
  • vivo iQOO 15T 5G has the bigger screen6.82" vs 6.59"
  • vivo iQOO 15T 5G has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
  • vivo iQOO 15R 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Monster
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy vivo iQOO 15R 5G
  • ✓6.59" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy vivo iQOO 15T 5G
  • ✓Bigger 8,000 mAh battery (+400 mAh)
  • ✓6.82" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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Specificationvivo iQOO 15R 5Gvivo iQOO 15T 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 vivo iQOO 15T 5G Wins Display
Screen typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.59"6.82"
Resolution & DensityFHD+ / LTPO AMOLED FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Monster
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedNot listed
Operating SystemAndroid Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage512 GB1024 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Cameraundefined MP, Triple Camera Systemundefined MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lensundefined MPundefined MP
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsN/AN/A
WeightN/AN/A
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity7,600 mAh8,000 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingFast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedNot listed
BluetoothNot listedNot listed
USB Port & SpeedNot listedNot listed
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Our verdict

vivo iQOO 15T 5G wins — BeastScore 86.6/100

After comparing all the specs, vivo iQOO 15T 5G is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 86.6 vs top rival 85.9 and Larger battery capacity: 8,000 mAh (+400 mAh more).

Buy vivo iQOO 15R 5G if you want

Balanced specifications with Vivo hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support

Buy vivo iQOO 15T 5G if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 86.6 vs top rival 85.9 · Larger battery capacity: 8,000 mAh (+400 mAh more)

Common questions

Which is better: vivo iQOO 15R 5G or vivo iQOO 15T 5G?

vivo iQOO 15T 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.6/100 compared to vivo iQOO 15R 5G (85.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.6 vs top rival 85.9 and Larger battery capacity: 8,000 mAh (+400 mAh more).

What are the main battery and display differences between vivo iQOO 15R 5G and vivo iQOO 15T 5G?

vivo iQOO 15R 5G has a 6.59-inch display and 7600 mAh battery. vivo iQOO 15T 5G has a 6.82-inch display and 8000 mAh battery.

How do vivo iQOO 15R 5G and vivo iQOO 15T 5G compare for speed?

vivo iQOO 15R 5G scores 86/100 for performance; vivo iQOO 15T 5G scores 86/100.

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