Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 227g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 1296.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi A3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.