Redmi 6 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi 6 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 156,818); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6 doesn't; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi 6 better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 216g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (95/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (80/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi 6: The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 6 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 156818 3815522
Geekbench Single 233 3228
Geekbench Multi 723 9553
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm
Weight 146 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Redmi 6
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 6
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 6
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 6 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 6 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100
156818 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +95.9%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi 6 by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 6
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (95/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (99/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (65/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (75/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (80/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 6 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi 6 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 6 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.