Redmi A2 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi A2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 193,858); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A2 doesn't; the Redmi A2 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A2
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi A2 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A2 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A2 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A2
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi A2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A2 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi A2 by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (99/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A2 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A2 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi A2 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A2 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A2 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.