Redmi 14C (China) vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Redmi 14C (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 358,383); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14C (China) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14C (China)
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi 14C (China) better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 215g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 14C (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Redmi 14C (China): The Redmi 14C (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 14C (China) Vivo iQOO 15
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 358383 3740528
Geekbench Single 432 3041
Geekbench Multi 1416 9494
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 13 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
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 204 g 215 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Redmi 14C (China)
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 14C (China)
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 14C (China)
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 14C (China) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 14C (China) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
32/100
358383 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +90.4%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 14C (China) by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 14C (China)
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (94/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (99/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (85/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 14C (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Redmi 14C (China) has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14C (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 14C (China) over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Redmi 14C (China) 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.