Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $799 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably lighter (158g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4250 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 158g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $799
- Better portability (96/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (96/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4250 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 158 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 4250 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 487.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $429. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE was $429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (96/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.