Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,305,466); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (45/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 4602290 1305466
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7400 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 120W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 227 g 204 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4602290 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
47/100 -252.5%
1305466 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 252.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (86/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (45/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.