Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,815,522).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $892
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3815522
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $892 |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Vivo iQOO 15T by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $393. Vivo iQOO 15T was $393 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.