Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 12
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $599 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $599 vs $750
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). 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 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $599 | $750 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" 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
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 12 by 182.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $151. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $151.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.