Redmi Note 15 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $370 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 975,892); the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro+ better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 975892
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Redmi Note 15 Pro+ — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975892 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 15 Pro+ by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $429. Redmi Note 15 Pro+ was $429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.