Redmi 8A vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $100 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 193,115); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Redmi 8A
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $799
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 12/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 30/100, 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 8A (99/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $799 |
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 8A and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 8A by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $699. Redmi 8A was $699 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (99/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A 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 8A or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 8A 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.