Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17T
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,173,332); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2173332
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). 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 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17T — 68/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (98/100 vs 77/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- 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 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Xiaomi 17T by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Xiaomi 17T was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (98/100 vs 77/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
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 (98/100 vs 77/100).
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.