Vivo iQOO 15R vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $450 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 2,817,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15R
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $899
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2817788
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 93/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2817788 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 11.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Vivo iQOO 15R was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 15R by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.