Redmi Note 10S vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 535,127); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10S
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (68/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi Note 10S — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 10S and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 10S by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Redmi Note 10S was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.