Redmi K50 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi K50 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $310 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,089,139); the Redmi K50 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Redmi K50
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $310 vs $799
- Better portability (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1089139
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparing the Redmi K50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Redmi K50 — 58/100, 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 K50 (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Redmi K50 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1089139 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.2×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $310 | $799 |
Redmi K50
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K50
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K50 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi K50 by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $489. Redmi K50 was $489 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (99/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (92/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi K50 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi K50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.