Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- 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)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $293. Vivo iQOO 15 was $293 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 88/100, 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.