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).
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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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).
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.