Redmi K20 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Redmi K20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 496,392); the Redmi K20 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K20
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 27
Portability 68
Value for money 36
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi K20 better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 496392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K20 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Redmi K20 — 36/100, 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 K20 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).

Redmi K20: The Redmi K20 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K20 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 496392 4602290
Geekbench Single 724 3640
Geekbench Multi 1836 11033
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 191 g 227 g
Launch price $250 $799
Camera comparison
Redmi K20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
27
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K20 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
42/100
496392 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +89.2%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi K20 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K20
$250
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Launch price difference: $549. Redmi K20 was $549 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (99/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (78/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (92/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K20 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K20 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi K20 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K20 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi K20 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.