Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo V17
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V17 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 329,457); the Vivo V17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo V17
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo V17 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo V17, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V17 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo V17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V17
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V17
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V17
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo V17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo V17 by 1296.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V17 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (92/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V17?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo V17?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V17 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V17?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V17?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo V17?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.