Redmi 15 5G vs Vivo X500
The Redmi 15 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi 15 5G better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 211g vs 217g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi 15 5G by 84.3% 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (94/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi 15 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 5G over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.