Xiaomi 15 UltravsVivo X200 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Vivo X200 Pro wins
Verdict
Vivo X200 Pro wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Vivo X200 Pro is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — battery is its standout. At USD 1,099, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes Performance — led by performance score (2,500,000 pts).
- Too close to call between Vivo X200 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
- Too close to call between Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Vivo X200 Pro.
- Vivo X200 Pro takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Vivo X200 Pro takes Price — led by price (1,099 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,500,000 pts vs 2,200,000 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 522 ppi vs 452 ppi.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want a better camera — 155 pts vs 153 pts.
Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want…
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.73 in.
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 3,200 nits.
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,410 mAh.
- Choose Vivo X200 Pro if you want a lower price — 1,099 USD vs 1,399 USD.
At a glance
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Vivo X200 Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if performance matters most. It costs USD 1,399.
Vivo X200 Pro
Choose Vivo X200 Pro if battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 1,099, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Best-in-class zoom
- Elite chipset
- 5,410 mAh + 90 W
- Very expensive
- Heavy
- Software bloat
Vivo X200 Pro
- 200 MP periscope zoom
- Zeiss cameras
- 6,000 mAh battery
- Software bloat
- Limited availability
- Heavy