Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 3,593,401).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 3593401
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $999
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 72/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 74/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 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 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (93/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (69/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $599 | $999 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (93/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (31/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.