Redmi A7 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $99 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A7 doesn't; the Redmi A7 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Redmi A7
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $599
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi A7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi A7 — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi A7 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1640x720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $599 |
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi A7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A7
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Launch price difference: $500. Redmi A7 was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A7 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi A7 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A7 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi A7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.