Vivo iQOO Neo8 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 62/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,425,446); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Performance 71
Display 94
Camera 32
Battery 64
Portability 59
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 225g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 23 points higher (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 29/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo8: The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
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 Neo8 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1425446 3030376
Geekbench Single 1761 3050
Geekbench Multi 4688 10200
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 192 g 225 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
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 Neo8 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +53.0%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 53.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (92/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (80/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo8 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo8 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users. 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.