Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi A1

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi A1 doesn't; the Xiaomi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
Xiaomi A1
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 215g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi A1, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi A1 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 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 A1: The Xiaomi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Xiaomi A1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3740528 155362
Geekbench Single 3041 300
Geekbench Multi 9494 486
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 40W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm
Weight 215 g 192 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi A1
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi A1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
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 A1
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3740528 AnTuTu
Xiaomi A1 MediaTek Helio A22
25/100 -2307.6%
155362 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi A1 by 2307.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Xiaomi A1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (94/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (85/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi A1 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.