Redmi 15 5G vs Vivo Y36 4G
The Redmi 15 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y36 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15 5G leads — 48/100 vs 38/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi 15 5G is faster in AnTuTu (617,626 vs 424,216); the Vivo Y36 4G is noticeably lighter (202g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15 5G
Vivo Y36 4G
What makes Redmi 15 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 617626 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y36 4G better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 202g vs 217g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15 5G vs the Vivo Y36 4G, the Redmi 15 5G scores 10 points higher (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15 5G leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 5G leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 15 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y36 4G and the Redmi 15 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 5G is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15 5G | Vivo Y36 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y36 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y36 4G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y36 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15 5G and Vivo Y36 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 15 5G leads Vivo Y36 4G by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (48/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 15 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (74/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y36 4G and the Redmi 15 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 5G is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15 5G or the Vivo Y36 4G?
The Redmi 15 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo Y36 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 5G and the Vivo Y36 4G?
The Redmi 15 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y36 4G — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 5G or the Vivo Y36 4G?
The Redmi 15 5G leads on performance (48/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 5G over the Vivo Y36 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi 15 5G (74/100 vs 54/100).