Redmi 15a vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $130 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 639,225); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15a
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $840
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi 15a — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15a and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi 15a by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Redmi 15a was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.