Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 74/100 (a 8-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 (4,704,310 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 203g vs 216g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 8 points higher (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4688 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| 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 | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 231.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Xiaomi 12S Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 12S 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 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.