Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,349,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). 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 (94/100 vs 69/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 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 | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 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
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 178.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100).
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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
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 is a better fit for active users.