Realme C17 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Realme C17 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 251,428); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C17 doesn't; the Realme C17 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C17
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Realme C17 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C17 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Realme C17
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C17
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C17 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Realme C17 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (94/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C17 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme C17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Realme C17 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.