Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 2,805,332); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 226g).
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $999
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 2805332
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2805332 | 3579338 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $999 |
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 21.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Vivo iQOO 15R was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.