Redmi 17C vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $100 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 358,383); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Redmi 17C is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Redmi 17C
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $799
- Better portability (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $100 | $799 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 17C and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 17C by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $699. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $699.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (99/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (92/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 17C 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.