Redmi 15 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $180 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 467,392); the Redmi 15 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Redmi 15
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $599
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher value score: 84/100 vs 58/100
Comparing the Redmi 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (84/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $599 |
Redmi 15
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 15
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi 15 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 15 by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $419. Redmi 15 was $419 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (94/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (84/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 15 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.