Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 14T
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14T (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra; launch prices were $450 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 1,559,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 14T
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 vs 1559755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1256
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4207
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14T better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $450
- Better camera (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 14T, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14T leads (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (74/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100, Xiaomi 14T — 62/100; 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 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 14T are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14T and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 14T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2817788 | 1559755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 134 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | 160.5×75.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 14T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 14T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Xiaomi 14T by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Xiaomi 14T was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (93/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 14T are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (68/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14T and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 14T?
The Vivo iQOO 15R edges out the Xiaomi 14T by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 14T?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 14T — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 14T?
The Xiaomi 14T leads on camera score (68/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 14T?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Xiaomi 14T?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 14T is a better fit for active users.