iQOO 15T

Vivo has launched the iQOO 15T, a smartphone with a name that may cause confusion. The device's specifications are quite different from the iQOO 15 and iQOO 15 Ultra. Instead of a top-tier Qualcomm chip and a versatile triple-camera setup, the iQOO 15T features a MediaTek processor and a dual-camera system. The reason for these differences is straightforward: the device was initially planned as an enhanced version of the iQOO Neo 11, possibly as the iQOO Neo 11S, but market conditions led to high production costs, forcing Vivo to reclassify it as part of the iQOO 15 series. The iQOO 15T shares many similarities with the iQOO Neo 11, including the same dimensions, a 6.82-inch LTPO BOE Q10+ display, an outdated USB 2.0 port, and a 16-MP front camera. Key upgrades include a 200-MP main camera module, a 50-MP wide-angle lens with autofocus, an increased battery capacity from 7500 to 8000 mAh, and a standard Dimensity 9500 processor, which Vivo has dubbed the "Dimensity 9500 Monster Edition." Despite these changes, the iQOO 15T retains a metal frame, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, symmetrical speakers, and the absence of the 20th LTE band. Sales in China began at the time of the launch, with prices starting at 4,099 yuan (€525, $578) which is significantly higher than the 2,699 yuan (€345, $381) for the iQOO Neo 11. The colour options include grey with a red tint, black, and white. Technical Specifications of iQOO 15T Network 2G, 3G, 4G (1, 3, 7, 8), 5G Software OriginOS 6 on Android 16 Display 6.82", 19.8:9, 3168 x 1440 pixels, 510 ppi, 1-144 Hz, PWM 2592 Hz, 1800 nit (max), 4500 nit (peak), AMOLED LTPO, BOE Q10+ Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Monster Edition, 3 nmCPU: 1 x 4.21 GHz, 3 x 3.5 GHz + 4 x 2.7 GHzGPU: Mali G1-Ultra RAM 12 GBLPDDR5X Ultra 16 GBLPDDR5X Ultra Storage 256 GB512 GBUFS 4.1 256 GB512 GB1024 GBUFS 4.1 SIM and Memory Card Two nanoSIM cards Camera Dual, AI, HDR, 20x digital zoom, 8K video recordingMain: 200 MP, Samsung HP5, 1/1.56", f/1.88, OIS (CIPA 4.5)Ultrawide: 50 MP, Samsung JN1, 1/2.76", f/2.0, autofocus for macro Selfie Centre punch-hole, 16 MP, GC16B3, 1/3.1", f/2.45, AI, HDR, 1080p video recording Battery 8000 mAh Charging USB 2.0 Type-C, 100 W Wireless Interfaces Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4/5 GHzBluetooth 5.4GPS, A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSSIR blaster NFC Yes Biometrics In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scannerFace recognition Audio Stereo speakers Water Resistance IP68/IP69 Dimensions and Weight 163.37 x 76.71 x 8.25 / 8.40 mm (black / other)216 / 223 g Price 4099 yuan4799 yuan(€525, $578€618, $682) 4499 yuan5199 yuan5999 yuan(€578, $639€670, $741€773, $851) Source: Vivo