{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-15-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T07:20:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo iQOO 15 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The vivo iQOO 15 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 167,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO 15",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-15",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-23-2026-11_34_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 167999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-24T04:23:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 98.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 76.8 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "215g–220g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 dust & water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 Pixels (2K+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant reinforced glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× 4.6GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 6× 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 (China variant)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB 512GB 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Periscope Telephoto OIS Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Gyro-EIS support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge 40W Wireless FlashCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-10_44_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-11T06:07:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 84.7,
                "overall": 86.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected in 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K — reported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-15",
        "margin": 12,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 97.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 98,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 95,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 84.7
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo iQOO 15 costs PKR 7,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,210 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo iQOO 15 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of vivo iQOO 15 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 is listed at PKR 167,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes vivo iQOO 15 cheaper by PKR 7,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo iQOO 15 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo iQOO 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}