Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $799 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 92

Xiaomi 13

Performance 75
Display 81
Camera 65
Battery 57
Portability 66
Value for money 52

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1743949
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Xiaomi 13 better?

  • Lighter: 189g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $799

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 35/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; 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 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 35/100).

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 13: The Xiaomi 13 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Xiaomi 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 4602290 1743949
Geekbench Single 3639 2004
Geekbench Multi 11047 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 130
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm
Weight 227 g 189 g
Launch price $799 $640

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Xiaomi 13

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
65
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Xiaomi 13

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Xiaomi 13

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
4602290 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
69/100 -163.9%
1743949 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 by 163.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

$799

Xiaomi 13

$640

Launch price difference: $159. Xiaomi 13 was $159 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (99/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (99/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (92/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 65/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 13?

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 is a better fit for active users.