Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Civi 3
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-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 1,240,821); the Xiaomi Civi 3 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi Civi 3
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 215g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi Civi 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Civi 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 Civi 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi Civi 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi Civi 3 by 202.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (94/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.