Redmi 17C vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $100 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 358,383); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Redmi 17C
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $599
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $100 | $599 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 17C and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 17C by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $499. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $499.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 17C 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.