Redmi 15C vs Vivo Y28 4G

The Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo Y28 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y28 4G leads — 37/100 vs 36/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y28 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi 15C has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y28 4G doesn't.

The Vivo Y28 4G edges out the Redmi 15C by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 15C

Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 49
Portability 57
Value for money 54

Vivo Y28 4G

Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Redmi 15C better?


  • Overall rating 36/100

What makes Vivo Y28 4G better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 15C vs the Vivo Y28 4G, the Vivo Y28 4G scores 1 points higher (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y28 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y28 4G and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 15C Vivo Y28 4G
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 348562 348562
Geekbench Single 419 419
Geekbench Multi 1461 1461
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 810 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP64
Dimensions 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 200 g 199 g
Launch price $120 —

Camera comparison

Redmi 15C

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Vivo Y28 4G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Redmi 15C

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Vivo Y28 4G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 15C

  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Vivo Y28 4G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 15C and Vivo Y28 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 15C MediaTek Helio G85
36/100
348562 AnTuTu
Vivo Y28 4G MediaTek Helio G85
37/100
348562 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi 15C

$120

Vivo Y28 4G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y28 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y28 4G and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi 15C or the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Vivo Y28 4G edges out the Redmi 15C by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi 15C and the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Redmi 15C has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y28 4G — 37/100.

Should you choose the Redmi 15C over the Vivo Y28 4G?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y28 4G (56/100 vs 49/100).