Redmi 15a vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. Both devices score the same overall rating of 26/100. Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 210g).
Redmi 15a
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 210g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 37/100)
The Redmi 15a and the Vivo iQOO Z7 received the same MobileRank rating — 26/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 15a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 15a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (46/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (83/100 vs 37/100).
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 Z7?
Both devices scored 26/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO Z7.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.