Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12T
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $799 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,109,632); the Xiaomi 12T is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 12T
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1109632
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $799
- Better portability (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100, Xiaomi 12T — 60/100; 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 12T (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1109632 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3950 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $380 |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12T by 314.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $419. Xiaomi 12T was $419 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12T?
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 12T is a better fit for active users.