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Vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

What iQOO 15 does better (14) and where 17 Ultra (China) wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo · 2025iQOO 15
9.7Score
14 advantages≈ $1,050
vs
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Xiaomi · 202517 Ultra (China)
9.7Score
7 advantages≈ $920
9.6Display9.1
9.5Performance9.5
9.4Camera9.8
9.7Battery9.7
9.7Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

iQOO 1517 Ultra (China)
76.8 × 163.78.177.6 × 162.98.3
iQOO 1517 Ultra (China)Difference
Height163.7 mm162.9 mm+0.8 mm
Width76.8 mm77.6 mm−0.8 mm
Thickness8.1 mm8.3 mm−0.2 mm
Weight215 g224 g−9 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iQOO 15 better than 17 Ultra (China)?

  1. AnTuTu score2,973,303 vs 2,777,490+7%
  2. Peak brightness6,000 nits vs 3,500 nits+71%
  3. Battery capacity7,000 mAh vs 6,800 mAh+3%
  4. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  5. Wired charging100 W vs 90 W+11%
  6. Pixel density508 ppi vs 416 ppi+22%
  7. eSIMYes · 17 Ultra (China): No
  8. Measured brightness1,313 nits vs 1,132 nits+16%
  9. Weight215 g vs 224 g+4%
  10. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme7,229 vs 6,948+4%
  11. Resolution (width)1,440 px vs 1,200 px+20%
  12. Bluetooth6 vs 5.4+11%

Why is 17 Ultra (China) better than iQOO 15?

  1. Optical zoom3× vs 4.2×+40%
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,466 vs 10,896+4%
  3. Storage (base)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  4. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 120 fps2×
  5. Selfie camera32 MP vs 50 MP+56%
  6. Wireless charging power40 W vs 50 W+25%
  7. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.7+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo iQOO 15Vivo iQOO 15≈ $1,0509.7
Design
Weight215 g224 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.3 mm
Height163.7 mm162.9 mm
Width76.8 mm77.6 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassSilicone polymer
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
ColoursAlpha, Legend, Gray, Green, Blue, ApexBlack, White, Starlit Green, Purple
Display
Screen size6.8″6.9″
PanelLTPO AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,440 px1,200 px
Resolution (height)3,168 px2,608 px
Pixel density508 ppi416 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness6,000 nits3,500 nits
Measured brightness1,313 nits1,132 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90.7%92.3%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.6 GHz4.6 GHz
GPUAdreno 840Adreno 840
AnTuTu score2,973,3032,777,490
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,46610,896
3DMark Wild Life Extreme7,2296,948
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB512 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.56"1"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3×4.2×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps120 fps
Selfie camera32 MP50 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity7,000 mAh6,800 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)21.8 h21.5 h
Wired charging100 W90 W
Charged in 30 min60%—
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power40 W50 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth65.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Satellite messaging—Yes
Infrared portYes—
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25 LUFS-26.6 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display, ultrasonic
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOriginOS 6HyperOS 3
Major OS updates promised5—
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