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 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 600,942).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 31 points (82/100 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 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $499

  • Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 600942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2210
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 216g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (95/100 vs 47/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 75/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 68/100).

Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 17 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 600942 3815522
Geekbench Single 930 3228
Geekbench Multi 2210 9553
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
30
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 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 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
51/100
600942 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +84.3%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 17 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17
$185
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

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 (95/100 vs 47/100).

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, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 68/100).

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 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, 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 (95/100 vs 47/100).

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

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