Redmi Note 15 4G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 15 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 575,630); the Redmi Note 15 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 4G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi Note 15 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 188g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2014
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 4G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 4G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 4G and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Redmi Note 15 4G by 40.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Redmi Note 15 4G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 15 4G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 15 4G leads on camera score (42/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 4G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 44/100).