Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 15T
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra; launch prices were $599 and $449. 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 5500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,915,524); the Xiaomi 15T is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 15T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1915524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1579
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 15T, 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 1915524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.2×78.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $449 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15T
- 6.8" 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 15T
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 15T by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Xiaomi 15T was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (85/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (67/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15T — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 15T — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15T is a better fit for active users.