Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 2,805,332).
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 17
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10162
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $709
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 2805332
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 197g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2805332 | 3207732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $709 |
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $259. Vivo iQOO 15R was $259 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (87/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.