Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,047,741); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3047741
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3047741 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Vivo iQOO 15R was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.