Redmi K50i vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,089,139); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Redmi K50i is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Redmi K50i
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1089139
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5080 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Redmi K50i vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi K50i | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1089139 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" FFS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5080 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Redmi K50i
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K50i
- 6.6" FFS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K50i
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi K50i and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi K50i by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K50i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (94/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (99/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K50i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K50i and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi K50i has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50i over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.