Redmi 15a vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 639,225); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't; the Redmi 15a is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Redmi 15a
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 15a and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 15a by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 15a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (74/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (86/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (37/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.