Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $599 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 781,542); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $599
- Better portability (82/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100, Xiaomi 12 Lite — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (82/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $370 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 378.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $229. Xiaomi 12 Lite was $229 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (82/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.