Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) 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 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 781,542); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 227g).
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $799
- Better portability (82/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). 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 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100, Xiaomi 12 Lite — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (82/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $370 |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 488.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $429. Xiaomi 12 Lite was $429 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (82/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.