Redmi 15a vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 42/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 639,225); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15a
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 11 points higher (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15a and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Redmi 15a by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Redmi 15a — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).