Redmi 15a vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6150); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 639,225); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Redmi 15a
Vivo iQOO 13
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6150 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 210g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15a and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Redmi 15a by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 15a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.