Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,740,528).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $892
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3740528
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $892 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- 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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 5.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $293. Vivo iQOO 15 was $293 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.