Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 15T
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 15T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra; launch prices were $840 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,915,524); the Xiaomi 15T is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 15T
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1915524
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1579
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6100
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15T better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $840
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 15T, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 15T — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1915524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.2×78.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 15T
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 15T by 187.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $391. Xiaomi 15T was $391 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (90/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15T by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 15T — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15T is a better fit for active users.