Redmi Note 15 4G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 15 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 575,630); the Redmi Note 15 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 4G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 15 4G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 4G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 4G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 4G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 15 4G by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 4G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 15 4G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 4G over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.