Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 1,012,134); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 26 points (86/100 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
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9210 vs 7000 mAh

  • Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 1012134
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1180
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3501
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 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: The Vivo iQOO 15 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
Processor Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1012134 3714661
Geekbench Single 1180 3041
Geekbench Multi 3501 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9210 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
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
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP68
Dimensions 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 230 g 215 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 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
  • 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
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
60/100
1012134 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +72.8%
3714661 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (94/100 vs 60/100).

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

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

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

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).

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

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