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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 624,021); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2250
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 232g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). 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 62/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (99/100 vs 55/100). 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 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (48/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 Redmi 17 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 17 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (99/100 vs 55/100).
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 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (48/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, 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 Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.