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).
Redmi 10C
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 35/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 10C and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 10C by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $649. Redmi 10C was $649 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.