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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 13
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).
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
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13 by 163.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.