Redmi 15 vs Vivo X500
The Redmi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $180 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi 15 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $820
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 211g vs 214g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Redmi 15 — 52/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi 15 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Redmi 15 was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (94/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.