Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; launch prices were $599 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-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 840,330); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $599
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100, Xiaomi 13 Lite — 46/100; 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 13 Lite (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2885 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $400 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" 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 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 345.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.