Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $825. Both devices score the same overall rating of 86/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 86/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 3569354
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $825

  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9494
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 94/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

The Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 86/100. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3740528 3569354
Geekbench Single 3041 3310
Geekbench Multi 9494 10070
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2656x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 40W 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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 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 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 192 g
Price $599 $825
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3740528 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 -4.8%
3569354 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $226. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $226.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

Both devices scored 86/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 17 Pro.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15 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.