Redmi 15 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $180 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 45/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 467,392).
Redmi 15
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $220
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 18 points higher (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Redmi 15 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (84/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $220 |
Redmi 15
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 15 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Redmi 15 by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Redmi 15 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (57/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Redmi 15 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (84/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 15 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Redmi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Redmi 15 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.