Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,805,332); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $892
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2805332
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (62/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2805332 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $892 |
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 28.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $442. Vivo iQOO 15R was $442 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (62/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.