iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
99.6Performance87
90.4Display68.8
65.5Camera68.6
90.2Battery91
86.7Features84
12 spec wins — iQOO 15 Ultra5 spec wins — Xiaomi 17
InnoReviews verdict
iQOO 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 87.8 to 80.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and performance (+13). Xiaomi 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 87
- Stronger display score: 90 vs 69
- 129% higher Peak brightness: 8,000 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 39% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 918,290 vs 662,011
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 66
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 25% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 40 W
- 16% lower weight: 191 g vs 227 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+9% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1220x2656 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi+9% | 464 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 8,000 nits+129% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 4,118,578+27%Top 1% | 3,248,535Top 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 1,124,295+22%Top 2% | 921,447Top 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,528,317+28%Top 1% | 1,191,470Top 13% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 547,676+16%Top 1% | 473,607Top 8% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 918,290+39%Top 1% | 662,011Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,559Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,459Top 6% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+15% | 2.6 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,400 mAh+17% | 6,330 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 50 W+25% |
| Active use endurance | — | 21.3 h |
Design
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.1 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |