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 (3,740,528 vs 1,305,466).

The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • 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).

Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3740528 1305466
Geekbench Single 3041 1675
Geekbench Multi 9494 4453
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3740528 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -186.5%
1305466 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 186.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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.