Redmi 15a vs Vivo X500
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $130 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 639,225); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15a
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $820
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi 15a — 64/100, Vivo X500 — 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 X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15a and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi 15a by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Redmi 15a was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.