Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $499 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,469,638).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 12T Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1469638
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $600
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 50/100; 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 12T Pro (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 1469638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 220.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Vivo iQOO 15T was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 12T 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 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.