Redmi 15 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi 15 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 48/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 617,626); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15 5G
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi 15 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 42 points higher (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15 5G | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15 5G and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi 15 5G by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 15 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (94/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi 15 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 5G over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.