Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 79/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,345,207).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2345207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 3 points higher (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100, Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 2345207 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 149 | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.4×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $999 |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 14 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 14 Ultra by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
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 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (80/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Xiaomi 14 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads on camera score (80/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 14 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 14 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.