Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 12
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $499 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 12
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $750
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 216g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 12, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; 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 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (69/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 12 by 255.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Vivo iQOO 15T was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (75/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (69/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 12?
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 is a better fit for active users.