Vivo V15 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo V15 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 303,398); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V15 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V15
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo V15 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 191g
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V15 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V15 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo V15 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V15 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.9×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V15
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V15
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V15
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V15 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo V15 by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V15
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (95/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo V15 (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (81/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (87/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo V15 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V15 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V15 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo V15 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V15 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V15 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V15 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.