Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,010,104).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8000 mAh
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1010104
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3481
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 230g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010104 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9210 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (65/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.