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; estimated prices are $799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 78/100 (a 6-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).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 80
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 76
Design 60
Value for money 53
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3569354
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3310
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10070
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $825

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 80/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 227g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 6 points higher (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
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 3640 3310
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
Price $799 $825
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
76
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4602290 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
78/100 -28.9%
3569354 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 28.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $26. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is cheaper by $26.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (97/100 vs 80/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

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 6 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 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 78/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 80/100).

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. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.