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 (4,704,310 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi A1
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 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 (97/100 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 (97/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi A1 by 2928.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi A1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (97/100 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 (97/100 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.