Redmi A3 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi A3 (2024) 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 21/100 (a 68-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 Redmi A3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi A3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better portability (60/100 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 refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 68 points higher (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 0/100). 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 A3 (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A3 | 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 | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A3
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi A3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A3 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi A3 by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A3 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi A3 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3 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.