iQOO 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
99.6Performance87
90.4Display67.4
65.5Camera73.3
90.2Battery95
86.7Features86.7
9 spec wins — iQOO 15 Ultra7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iQOO 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 87.8 to 81.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and performance (+13). Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 67
- 129% higher Peak brightness: 8,000 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 36% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 918,290 vs 673,161
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 66
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 90
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 25% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 40 W
Display
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi+22% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 8,000 nits+129% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 4,118,578+29%Top 1% | 3,193,801Top 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 1,124,295+31%Top 2% | 861,186Top 23% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,528,317+30%Top 1% | 1,179,267Top 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 547,676+14%Top 1% | 480,187Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 918,290+36%Top 1% | 673,161Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,528Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,600Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 60 %Bottom 24% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,400 mAh | 7,500 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 50 W+25% |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |