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; launch prices were $165 and $799. 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 505,682).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 4G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 7400 mAh
- Lighter: 224g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $165 vs $799
- Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1558
- 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). Value score: Redmi Note 17 4G — 62/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
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 | 505682 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | 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 | $165 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 4G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $634. Redmi Note 17 4G was $634 cheaper at launch.
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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.