Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 69/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,590,000); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3640
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2590000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1099
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 21/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 15 points higher (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (42/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (94/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (86/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (42/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.