Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 876,983).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7400 mAh
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $799
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 876983 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $569. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $569 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (92/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro over the 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.