Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Mi 10
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $599 and $570. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4780); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 940,334).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi Mi 10
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 940334
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4780 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $599
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100, Xiaomi Mi 10 — 26/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 940334 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4780 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $570 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 10
- Main: 108MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 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 Mi 10
- 4780 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi Mi 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 by 299.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Xiaomi Mi 10 was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (94/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 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 Mi 10?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.