Redmi 17 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 652,054).
Redmi 17
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Better portability (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2410
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $799 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 17 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 17 by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Redmi 17 was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (99/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (99/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.