Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $185 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 50/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $499
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 32 points higher (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 17 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $314. Redmi Note 17 was $314 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.