Redmi 10C vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 421,228); the Redmi 10C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 10C
Performance 31
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money 44
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi 10C better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $799

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi 10C — 44/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).

Redmi 10C: The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 10C Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 421228 4602290
Geekbench Single 412 3640
Geekbench Multi 1410 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 190 g 227 g
Launch price $150 $799
Camera comparison
Redmi 10C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 10C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 10C and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 10C Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
34/100
421228 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +90.8%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 10C by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 10C
$150
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Launch price difference: $649. Redmi 10C was $649 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (99/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (92/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.