Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,305,466).

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 216g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3815522 1305466
Geekbench Single 3228 1675
Geekbench Multi 9553 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 216 g 204 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -192.3%
1305466 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 192.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (95/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

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 Pro is a better fit for active users.