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 — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W 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)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2817788
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra 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 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 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2817788 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 21.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Vivo iQOO 15R was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 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 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 16 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 — 89/100.
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. 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.