Redmi 13 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi 13 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi 13 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Redmi 13
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $599
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi 13 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Redmi 13 — 56/100, 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 13 (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi 13 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $599 |
Redmi 13
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 13
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 13
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Launch price difference: $429. Redmi 13 was $429 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (94/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 13 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 13 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 13 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 13 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.