Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,815,522).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3815522
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 74/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $499 | $999 |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 15T by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (30/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.