Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 12T Pro

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $599 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,484,323).

The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Performance 71
Display 83
Camera 64
Battery 64
Portability 50
Value for money 48
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1484323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $600

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 215g

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 71/100). 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 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (84/100 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 12T Pro: The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Xiaomi 12T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3740528 1484323
Geekbench Single 3041 1761
Geekbench Multi 9494 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2712x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 215 g 205 g
Price $599 $600
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
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 12T Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3740528 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
68/100 -152.0%
1484323 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 152.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Xiaomi 12T Pro
$600

Price difference: $1. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (94/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).

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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (84/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12T 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 12T Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 12T 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 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.