Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 17
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 177g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $799 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 by 46.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (74/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.