Redmi K30 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 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 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 533,630); the Redmi K30 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K30
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi K30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (46/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K30 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Redmi K30 — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K30 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.6×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K30
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K30
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K30 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi K30 by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Redmi K30 was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (92/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K30 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K30 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi K30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K30 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K30 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K30 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.