Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 36/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 216g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 46 points higher (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 1327.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi A3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (65/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.