Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

Performance 54
Display 83
Camera 13
Battery 35
Portability 59
Value for money —

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 80

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 225g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 29/100)

What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 29/100).

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 824513 3030376
Geekbench Single 968 3050
Geekbench Multi 2731 10200
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) — 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 198 g 225 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
13
camera

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
45/100
824513 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +72.8%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing

Price unknown

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (87/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (80/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

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.