Redmi 15 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $180 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 43/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 476,175); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $970
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 192g vs 214g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 47 points higher (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Redmi 15 — 52/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi 15 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $790. Redmi 15 was $790 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (94/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 47 points (90/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.