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 55/100 (a 34-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 809,091).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Performance 54
Display 84
Camera 33
Battery 73
Portability 38
Value for money 66
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
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 809091
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1009
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2892
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
  • 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 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). 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 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (99/100 vs 54/100). 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).

Redmi Note 17 Pro: The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 17 Pro Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 809091 4602290
Geekbench Single 1009 3640
Geekbench Multi 2892 11033
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
33
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
55/100
809091 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +82.4%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17 Pro
$230
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

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 54/100).

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 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).

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 55/100, 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 54/100).

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

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