Redmi K20 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi K20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $250 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 496,392); the Redmi K20 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 by 40 points (82/100 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 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi K20 better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $499

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 496392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K20 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Redmi K20 — 36/100, 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 K20 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K20 (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (68/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi K20: The Redmi K20 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 K20 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 496392 3815522
Geekbench Single 724 3228
Geekbench Multi 1836 9553
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight 191 g 216 g
Launch price $250 $499
Camera comparison
Redmi K20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 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 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
42/100
496392 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +87.0%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi K20 by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K20
$250
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $249. Redmi K20 was $249 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (95/100 vs 41/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K20 (65/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 (75/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (68/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Redmi K20 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Redmi K20 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.