Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,796,720); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $900
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (94/100 vs 76/100). 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 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (48/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $900 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 108.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $301. Vivo iQOO 15 was $301 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (94/100 vs 76/100).
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 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (48/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users.