Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi A1

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi A1 doesn't; the Xiaomi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Xiaomi A1
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 216g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi A1, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi A1 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi A1: The Xiaomi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Xiaomi A1
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3815522 155362
Geekbench Single 3228 300
Geekbench Multi 9553 486
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 200 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm
Weight 216 g 192 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Xiaomi A1
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi A1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Xiaomi A1
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Xiaomi A1 MediaTek Helio A22
25/100 -2355.9%
155362 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi A1 by 2355.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Xiaomi A1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (95/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (65/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi A1 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi A1?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.