Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 82/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 216g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 3569354
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $825

  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9553
  • Lighter: 192g vs 216g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 4 points higher (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 95/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3815522 3569354
Geekbench Single 3228 3310
Geekbench Multi 9553 10070
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2656x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 216 g 192 g
Price $499 $825
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 -6.9%
3569354 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $326. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $326.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 95/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.