Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 12T
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $599 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,109,632).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 12T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1109632
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $599
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100, Xiaomi 12T — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 1109632 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3950 | |
| 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) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $380 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- 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 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 12T by 237.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $219. Xiaomi 12T was $219 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (94/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 12T?
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 is a better fit for active users.