Redmi 8 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $140 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 23/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 193,115); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't; the Redmi 8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 216g).
Redmi 8
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 188g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $499
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 59 points higher (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 12/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Redmi 8 — 24/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $499 |
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 8 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi 8 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $359. Redmi 8 was $359 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (95/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 59 points (82/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 8 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 8 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.