Redmi 6A vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $90 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 17/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6A
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 18
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi 6A better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $90 vs $599

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 69 points higher (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (84/100 vs 18/100).

Redmi 6A: The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 6A Vivo iQOO 15
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 155362 3740528
Geekbench Single 300 3041
Geekbench Multi 486 9494
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3000 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 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 145 g 215 g
Price $90 $599
Camera comparison
Redmi 6A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 6A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 6A
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi 6A MediaTek Helio A22
17/100
155362 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +95.8%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 6A by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 6A
$90
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Price difference: $509. Redmi 6A is cheaper by $509.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (94/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (85/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (80/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (84/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).

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

The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Redmi 6A 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.