Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; launch prices were $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-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 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 13 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $499
- Better portability (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100, Xiaomi 13 Lite — 36/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (84/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 447.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (65/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (84/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.