Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 82/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 3,030,376).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9553
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 3 points higher (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $499 | $999 |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 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 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 25.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (44/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T 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 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.