Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $799 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,375,195); the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2375195
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $799
- Better portability (75/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 72/100; 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 Civi 5 Pro (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (75/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 2375195 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 157.1×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $384. Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro was $384 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (99/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (75/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
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 Civi 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.