Redmi 15a vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 639,225); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15a
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15a and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi 15a by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.