Redmi 13C vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi 13C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $130 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-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 346,495); the Redmi 13C is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Redmi 13C
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $799
- Better portability (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Redmi 13C vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi 13C — 52/100, 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 13C (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13C significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Redmi 13C | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $799 |
Redmi 13C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 13C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 13C
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 13C and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 13C by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $669. Redmi 13C was $669 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (99/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13C significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 13C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 13C and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 13C has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 13C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 13C over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 13C 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.