Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $185 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 600,942).
Redmi Note 17
Vivo iQOO 15
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $599
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher value score: 84/100 vs 68/100
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (84/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 9494 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $599 |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi Note 17 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $414. Redmi Note 17 was $414 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (84/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for 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.