Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 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 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2939
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2939 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) 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.