Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) 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 $599 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 86/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3569354
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3310
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10070
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $825
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 2 points higher (88/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100, 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $599 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $226. Vivo iQOO 15 was $226 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, 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.