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; estimated prices are $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 35/100 (a 40-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 (3,815,522 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 82
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2885
  • 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 (82/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 216g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 40 points higher (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Xiaomi 13 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3815522 840330
Geekbench Single 3228 1039
Geekbench Multi 9553 2885
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
Price $499 $400
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
35/100 -354.1%
840330 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 354.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400

Price difference: $99. Xiaomi 13 Lite is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (82/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (63/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (74/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (86/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

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 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 1/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.