Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $499 and $900. 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 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,796,720).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $900
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 8 points higher (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $900 |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 112.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $401. Vivo iQOO 15T was $401 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100).
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 13 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Xiaomi 13 Ultra 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 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.