Redmi K30 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 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 46/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 533,630).
Redmi K30
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 208g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $499
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi K30 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 36 points higher (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (90/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi K30 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 208 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $499 |
Redmi K30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K30
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K30 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi K30 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Redmi K30 was $249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (65/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (75/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K30 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K30 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi K30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K30 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K30 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K30 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi K30 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.