Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $840 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 85/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,030,376); the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 4 points higher (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $159. Vivo iQOO 16 was $159 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Xiaomi 15 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.