Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,805,332).
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3310
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10070
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $825
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2805332
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2805332 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $825 |
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $375. Vivo iQOO 15R was $375 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (95/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.