Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo Y17s
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y17s (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 348,562); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y17s doesn't; the Vivo Y17s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo Y17s
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y17s better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo Y17s, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo Y17s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.7×75.4×8.1 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 Y17s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y17s
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y17s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo Y17s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo Y17s by 1220.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y17s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y17s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y17s by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo Y17s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y17s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y17s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y17s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo Y17s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.