Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 13
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 13
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $640
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 13, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $640 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 13 by 115.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Vivo iQOO 15 was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (94/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 13?
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 is a better fit for active users.