Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 215g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
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 Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1787.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (94/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.