Redmi 15a vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 639,225); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Redmi 15a
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 210g vs 216g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15a and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi 15a by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 15a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (65/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.