Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $450 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6100); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 2,805,332); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 213g).
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2798
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10104
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $771
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 2805332
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2805332 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $771 |
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $321. Vivo iQOO 15R was $321 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.