Redmi Note 15 (China) vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi Note 15 (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 840,353); the Redmi Note 15 (China) is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 (China)
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Redmi Note 15 (China) better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 (China) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 (China)
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 (China) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi Note 15 (China) by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (China) by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi Note 15 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 (China) over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.