iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
₹14,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The iQOO 15 starts ₹14,000 lower: ₹85,999 against ₹99,999 for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
- The iQOO 15 has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 90W.
- The iQOO 15 has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (6,000 nits against 3,000).
The iQOO 15 is the easy pick: it wins on the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹85,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹93,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹99,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra, answered
In India, the iQOO 15 starts at ₹85,999 and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra starts at ₹99,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The iQOO 15, by ₹14,000. Starting prices: ₹85,999 for the iQOO 15, ₹99,999 for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The iQOO 15 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹93,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
The iQOO 15, with 7,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the iQOO 15 is quicker: 100W to 90W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the iQOO 15's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (6,000 to 3,000 nits). The iQOO 15 has a 6.85-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP Sony IMX921 main (f/1.88, OIS) on the iQOO 15 and 50MP 1-inch main (f/1.63-4.0, OIS) on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The iQOO 15 runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 216.2 g and 219.8 g.
