Redmi K80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15R

The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $350 and $450. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 73/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K80 Ultra

Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 80

Vivo iQOO 15R

Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 74
Portability 62
Value for money 70

What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 2817788
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6500 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $450

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2729
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8430
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 197g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

The Redmi K80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 15R and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 15R: The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K80 Ultra Vivo iQOO 15R
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2874956 2817788
Geekbench Single 2729 3639
Geekbench Multi 8430 11047
Display 6.8" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2800x1260
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7410 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions — 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm
Weight 219 g 197 g
Launch price $350 $450

Camera comparison

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Vivo iQOO 15R

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Vivo iQOO 15R

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Vivo iQOO 15R

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100
2874956 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100 -2.0%
2817788 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K80 Ultra

$350

Vivo iQOO 15R

$450

Launch price difference: $100. Redmi K80 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?

Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO 15R (93/100 vs 89/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R?

The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15R?

The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.