Vivo V15 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo V15 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 303,398); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V15 doesn't; the Vivo V15 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V15
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo V15 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 226g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (93/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V15 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V15
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo V15
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V15
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V15 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo V15 by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V15
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (97/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (89/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (93/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V15 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo V15 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V15 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V15 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.