Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $799 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,796,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $900
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 156.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (92/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
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 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.