Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 15
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $635. Both devices score the same overall rating of 82/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5240); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,923,262); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2923262
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5240 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $635
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 216g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
The Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 15 received the same MobileRank rating — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 leads (78/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100, Xiaomi 15 — 76/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 2923262 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| 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 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $635 |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 15 by 30.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $136. Vivo iQOO 15T was $136 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 15?
Both devices scored 82/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO 15T.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 15?
The Xiaomi 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 15?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.