Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 15

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $635. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 83/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5240); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,076,179); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Xiaomi 15 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 15

Performance 98
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 90

Xiaomi 15

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability 60
Value for money 80

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3076179
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3092
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9147
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5240 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $635

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Xiaomi 15 better?

  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 215g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 5 points higher (88/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100, Xiaomi 15 — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (60/100 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 15: The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Xiaomi 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3950082 3076179
Geekbench Single 3639 3092
Geekbench Multi 11047 9147
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2670x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5240 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 40W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 147
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 / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm
Weight 215 g 191 g
Launch price $599 $635

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Xiaomi 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 15

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Xiaomi 15

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
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 15

  • 5240 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Overall performance score

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

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 -28.4%
3076179 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 15 by 28.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 15

$599

Xiaomi 15

$635

Launch price difference: $36. Vivo iQOO 15 was $36 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Xiaomi 15 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 83/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.