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).
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 7400 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
- 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)
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.
| 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 |
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
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.
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.