Redmi 10C vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $150 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 421,228); the Redmi 10C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Redmi 10C
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $599
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi 10C — 44/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi 10C | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $599 |
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi 10C and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 10C by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $449. Redmi 10C was $449 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.