Redmi 17 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 652,054).
Redmi 17
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 215g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $499
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2410
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 215 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $499 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi 17 by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Redmi 17 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (95/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (99/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.