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).
Redmi Note 10S
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 179g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $499
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 10S and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 10S by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Redmi Note 10S was $249 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.