Redmi 17 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 652,054).
Redmi 17
Vivo iQOO 15
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $599
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2410
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $599 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi 17 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 17 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Redmi 17 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (99/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.