Redmi Note 15 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $370 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,041,898); the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro+ better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $840
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Redmi Note 15 Pro+ — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041898 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 15 Pro+ by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Redmi Note 15 Pro+ was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.