Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6300); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3569354
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3310
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10070
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $825
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 28.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
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 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.