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; launch prices were $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 (4,704,310 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 3569354
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 10070
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $825
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3293
- 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). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $326. Vivo iQOO 15T was $326 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 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).
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.