Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3654776
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 25.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.