Redmi 13C 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi 13C 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-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 513,809); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 5G doesn't; the Redmi 13C 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 13C 5G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi 13C 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 13C 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 5G (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 5G (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 5G (78/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 5G (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13C 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 60 | — | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 13C 5G
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 13C 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 13C 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 13C 5G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 13C 5G by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 13C 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 5G (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 5G (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 5G (78/100 vs 11/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 5G (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13C 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 13C 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 5G by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 13C 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 13C 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 13C 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 11/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13C 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 13C 5G over the 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.