Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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 73/100 (a 15-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 2,817,788); 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 2817788
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- 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 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). 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 — 70/100, 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). 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 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2817788 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 22.9% 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
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 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, 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).
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.