Redmi Note 17 4G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 4G has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 522,680).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 4G
Performance 36
Display 78
Camera 32
Battery 63
Portability 40
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 7700 vs 7400 mAh
  • Lighter: 224g vs 227g

  • Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 522680
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 489
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1532
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

Redmi Note 17 4G: The Redmi Note 17 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 17 4G Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 522680 4602290
Geekbench Single 489 3640
Geekbench Multi 1532 11033
Display 7.0" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2396 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7700 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 224 g 227 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
  • 7.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 4G
  • 7700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 17 4G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 17 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
46/100
522680 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +88.6%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17 4G
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (99/100 vs 36/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (99/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (78/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (92/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 17 4G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 4G over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 17 4G 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.