Redmi A3X vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $80 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 21/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 195,539); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't; the Redmi A3X is noticeably lighter (192g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 61 points (82/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3X
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 26
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi A3X better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $499

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A3X vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 61 points higher (82/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 11/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Redmi A3X — 26/100, 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 A3X (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (61/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi A3X: The Redmi A3X is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A3X Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 195539 3815522
Geekbench Single 189 3228
Geekbench Multi 781 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 8 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 192 g 216 g
Launch price $80 $499
Camera comparison
Redmi A3X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A3X
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A3X
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A3X and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A3X MediaTek Helio G36
21/100
195539 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +94.9%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi A3X by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A3X
$80
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $419. Redmi A3X was $419 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (95/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (65/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (75/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (61/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3X or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 61 points (82/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A3X and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi A3X has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3X or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A3X or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A3X over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi A3X 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.