Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $499 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 781,542); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $499
- Better portability (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100, Xiaomi 12 Lite — 50/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (82/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $370 |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 388.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $129. Xiaomi 12 Lite was $129 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (65/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (75/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (82/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.