Redmi 4 Prime vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $150 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 218,879); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 215g).
Redmi 4 Prime
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 156g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $599
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (84/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Redmi 4 Prime | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $599 |
Redmi 4 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 4 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 4 Prime
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi 4 Prime and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 4 Prime by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $449. Redmi 4 Prime was $449 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (94/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (85/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (84/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 4 Prime and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 4 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 4 Prime over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.