Redmi 5A vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $90 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 17/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 180,934); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 227g).
Redmi 5A
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 137g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $799
- Better portability (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 72 points higher (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 5A — 18/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5A | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $799 |
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 5A and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 5A by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $709. Redmi 5A was $709 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.