Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 65/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,041,898); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China)
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3168
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 25 points higher (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1041898 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2772 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) by 25 points (90/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (China) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.