Redmi 15 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $180 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 467,392); the Redmi 15 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Redmi 15
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $499
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi 15 — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $499 |
Redmi 15
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 15
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi 15 by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $319. Redmi 15 was $319 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (95/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (65/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 15 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.