Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,740,528).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3740528
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 78/100). 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 leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $599 | $999 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
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 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 6.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 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 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 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 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active 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.