Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 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 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,012,134).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Performance 60
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 35
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 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9210 vs 7400 mAh

  • Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1012134
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1180
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3501
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
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 Pro Max Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1012134 4602290
Geekbench Single 1180 3640
Geekbench Multi 3501 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9210 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP68
Dimensions 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 230 g 227 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • 9210 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
60/100
1012134 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +78.0%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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 Pro Max (99/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.