Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
17 Pro Max
Battery capacity (7,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
17 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,456,317 pts)
WinsDisplay
17 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
17 Pro Max
Total weight (219g)
WinsValue
iQOO 15 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.1/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.85" | 6.9" | |
| 1,440 × 3,168 | 1,200 × 2,608 | |
| AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 160Hz | |
| 8,000 nits | 3,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | |
| — | 2,456,317 | |
| — | 10,600 | |
| — | 6,761 | |
| 24 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 7,400 mAh | 7,500 mAh | |
| 100W | 100W | |
| 40W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 227g | 219g | |
| 8.7mm | 8mm | |
| Glass front and back, metal frame | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | |
| Not specified | — | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Highest resolution main camera.