Redmi 15C vs Vivo Y28 4G

The Redmi 15C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo Y28 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15C leads — 38/100 vs 37/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 348,562); the Redmi 15C has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y28 4G doesn't.

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

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 15C

Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 58

Vivo Y28 4G

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

What makes Redmi 15C better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 348562
  • Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 419
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)

What makes Vivo Y28 4G better?

  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 205g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 15C vs the Vivo Y28 4G, the Redmi 15C scores 1 points higher (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15C and the Vivo Y28 4G are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y28 4G and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y28 4G and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 15C Vivo Y28 4G
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 358608 348562
Geekbench Single 432 419
Geekbench Multi 1416 1461
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720 720x1608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Xiaomi HyperOS 2 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 810 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP64
Dimensions 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 205 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: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Vivo Y28 4G

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

Battery and charging

Redmi 15C

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
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 G81 Ultra
38/100
358608 AnTuTu
Vivo Y28 4G MediaTek Helio G85
37/100 -2.9%
348562 AnTuTu

Redmi 15C leads Vivo Y28 4G by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.

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, the Redmi 15C and the Vivo Y28 4G are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (55/100 vs 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 and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y28 4G and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Redmi 15C edges out the Vivo Y28 4G 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 38/100, 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 display — better on the Redmi 15C (55/100 vs 43/100).