Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 12T
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $499 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,109,632).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 12T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1109632
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 202g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $499
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100, Xiaomi 12T — 60/100; 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 12T (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 1109632 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3950 | |
| 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) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $380 |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 12T by 243.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $119. Xiaomi 12T was $119 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
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 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 12T?
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 is a better fit for active users.