Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17T
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $599 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,047,329); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 17T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2047329
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100, Xiaomi 17T — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 2047329 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $449 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- 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 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 17T by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Xiaomi 17T was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.