Redmi Note 10S vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $250 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 534,895); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 41
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 42
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $499

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi Note 10S — 42/100, 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 10S (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (68/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S 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 10S Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 534895 3815522
Geekbench Single 673 3228
Geekbench Multi 1881 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 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm
Weight 179 g 216 g
Launch price $250 $499
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • 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 10S
  • 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 10S and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100
534895 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +86.0%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 10S by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 10S
$250
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $249. Redmi Note 10S was $249 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (95/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (99/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (65/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (75/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (68/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi Note 10S 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.