Redmi 14C 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi 14C 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 568,395); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14C 5G doesn't; the Redmi 14C 5G is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14C 5G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi 14C 5G better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 14C 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 14C 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 14C 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 14C 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 14C 5G
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 14C 5G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 14C 5G by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 14C 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14C 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 14C 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14C 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C 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.