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).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10
Performance 40
Display 51
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 46
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi Note 10 better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Note 10: The Redmi Note 10 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 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
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 10 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
42/100
510711 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +86.6%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 10 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 10
$200
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $299. Redmi Note 10 was $299 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.