Redmi Note 10 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 510,711); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 216g).
Redmi Note 10
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 179g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 510711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1577
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi Note 10 — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (68/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 510711 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 714 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1577 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $499 |
Redmi Note 10
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 10
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 10 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 10 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Redmi Note 10 was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (68/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 10 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.