Redmi 15C vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi 15C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15C
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15C vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15C and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi 15C by 92.6% 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 15C (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15C and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi 15C has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15C 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.