Redmi Note 17 4G vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $165 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 46/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 505,682).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 4G
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $165 vs $499
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 224g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 36 points higher (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 4G — 62/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (97/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 4G | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.0" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $165 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 4G and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $334. Redmi Note 17 4G was $334 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (97/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (65/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 17 4G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 4G over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.