Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,540,240).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 144.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (94/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
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 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.