Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $999. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,998,145).
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3998145
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 16/100)
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $799 | $999 |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.