Redmi 14C vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $120 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-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 358,383); the Redmi 14C is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
Redmi 14C
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 204g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $799
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi 14C vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 30/100). 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 46/100). Value score: Redmi 14C — 44/100, 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 14C (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Redmi 14C | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $799 |
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 14C and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 14C by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $679. Redmi 14C was $679 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (99/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 14C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 14C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C 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 14C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 14C 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.