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Vivo iQOO 15T vs Xiaomi 17 Max

What iQOO 15T does better (6) and where 17 Max wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo · 2026iQOO 15T
9.6Score
6 advantages≈ $520
vs
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi · 202617 Max
9.6Score
9 advantages≈ $660
Higher score
9.6Display9.1
9.7Performance9.7
9.2Camera9.6
9.6Battery9.7
9.3Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

iQOO 15T17 Max
76.7 × 163.48.377.6 × 162.98.2
iQOO 15T17 MaxDifference
Height163.4 mm162.9 mm+0.5 mm
Width76.7 mm77.6 mm−0.9 mm
Thickness8.3 mm8.2 mm+0.1 mm
Weight216 g219 g−3 g

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

Why is iQOO 15T better than 17 Max?

  1. AnTuTu score4,704,310 vs 3,654,776+29%
  2. Storage (max)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
  3. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  4. Peak brightness4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits+29%
  5. Pixel density510 ppi vs 420 ppi+21%
  6. Resolution (width)1,440 px vs 1,200 px+20%

Why is 17 Max better than iQOO 15T?

  1. Telephoto cameraNo · iQOO 15T: Yes
  2. Wireless chargingNo · iQOO 15T: Yes
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,634 vs 11,674+10%
  4. Selfie camera16 MP vs 32 MP2×
  5. 4K selfie videoNo · iQOO 15T: Yes
  6. CPU frequency4.21 GHz vs 4.6 GHz+9%
  7. USB version2 vs 3.2+60%
  8. Rear cameras2 vs 3+50%
  9. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.7+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo iQOO 15TVivo iQOO 15T≈ $5209.6
Xiaomi 17 MaxXiaomi 17 Max≈ $6609.6
Design
Weight216 g219 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.2 mm
Height163.4 mm162.9 mm
Width76.7 mm77.6 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
ColoursBlack, Blue, WhiteBlack, Blue, White
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 density510 ppi420 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits3,500 nits
Measured brightness—1,055 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90.2%90.5%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9500 MonsterQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.21 GHz4.6 GHz
GPUMali-G1 Ultra MC12Adreno 840
AnTuTu score4,704,3103,654,776
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,63411,674
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB512 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera200 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.4"
Rear cameras23
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom—3×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera16 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,000 mAh8,000 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Wired charging100 W100 W
Wireless chargingNoYes
Wireless charging power—50 W
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
USB version23.2
Video output—Yes
Infrared portYesYes
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
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
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