Redmi 5 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 218,879); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- 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 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $429. Redmi 5 Plus was $429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.