Redmi 15 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Redmi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 476,175).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 15

Performance 34
Display 74
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 46
Value for money 52

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Redmi 15 better?


  • Overall rating 43/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 476175
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1396
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 74/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 15 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (85/100 vs 58/100).

Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 15 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 476175 4838033
Geekbench Single 466 4188
Geekbench Multi 1396 13145
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Xiaomi HyperOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 850 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm —
Weight 214 g —
Launch price $180 —

Camera comparison

Redmi 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Redmi 15

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
74
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 15

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 15 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
43/100
476175 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +90.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi 15 by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi 15

$180

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (100/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (94/100 vs 74/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (85/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 15 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Redmi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 15 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.