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.

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15a
Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 20
Battery 52
Portability 51
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi 15a better?
  • Lighter: 210g vs 216g

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi 15a: The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi 15a
  • Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 15a
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 15a
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 15a and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 15a Unisoc T8300
42/100
639225 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +83.2%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi 15a by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 15a
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.