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 45/100 (a 37-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 (4,704,310 vs 533,630).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K30

Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 44
Battery 40
Portability 46
Value for money 40

Vivo iQOO 15T

Performance 97
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 86

What makes Redmi K30 better?

  • Lighter: 208g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $499

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 533630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 697
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (97/100 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)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K30 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 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). Value score: Redmi K30 — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (97/100 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).

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 K30 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 533630 4704310
Geekbench Single 697 3293
Geekbench Multi 1809 10243
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 yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 165.3×76.6×8.8 mm —
Weight 208 g 216 g
Launch price $250 $499

Camera comparison

Redmi K30

  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K30

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K30

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless charging: no data
40
battery

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K30 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
45/100
533630 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +88.7%
4704310 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi K30 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K30

$250

Vivo iQOO 15T

$499

Launch price difference: $249. Redmi K30 was $249 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (97/100 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K30 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K30 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi K30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, 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 (97/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K30 over the 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.