Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 30/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 216g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 52 points higher (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (85/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 2262.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (85/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.