iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
90.8Performance88.1
90.4Display67.4
65.5Camera73.3
90.2Battery95
86.7Features86.7
6 spec wins — iQOO 157 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iQOO 15 wins this phone face-off, 85.1 to 82.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and performance (+3). 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
- Stronger display score: 90 vs 67
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 6,000 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 22% higher Pixel density: 508 ppi vs 416 ppi
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 66 % vs 60 %
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 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi+22% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,000 nits+71% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 3,758,268Top 3% | 3,543,388 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 1,061,124Top 7% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,415,886Top 5% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 418,830Top 18% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 862,428Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,613+2%Top 8% | 3,528Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,178+5%Top 5% | 10,600Top 9% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 66 %+10%Top 44% | 60 %Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO 15 | 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 |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 50 W+25% |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Matte metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO 15 | 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 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |