Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 227g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (85/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 2211.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (85/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.