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).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Performance 47
Display 78
Camera 30
Battery 75
Portability 41
Value for money 68
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $599

  • Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • 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
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
75
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
51/100
600942 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +83.9%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi Note 17 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17
$185
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Launch price difference: $414. Redmi Note 17 was $414 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.