Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $185 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7400 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $799
- Better portability (41/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, 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 (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $614. Redmi Note 17 was $614 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 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.