Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 3,654,776).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 3654776
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $599 | $799 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 2.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (90/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.