Vivo V70 Elite vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 72/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V70 Elite has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,913,976); the Vivo V70 Elite is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Vivo V70 Elite
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999
- Better portability (71/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1913976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4817
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Vivo V70 Elite vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 13 points higher (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Vivo V70 Elite — 82/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Vivo V70 Elite | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1913976 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4817 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $999 |
Vivo V70 Elite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo V70 Elite and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Vivo V70 Elite by 36.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Vivo V70 Elite was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo V70 Elite and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo V70 Elite has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V70 Elite or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V70 Elite over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for active users, 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.