Redmi Note 15 Special Edition vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 840,353); the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition is noticeably lighter (178g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special Edition better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 207g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special Edition | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3150555 | |
| 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 | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 3 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special Edition and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (73/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.