Redmi Note 15 Special Edition vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 840,353); the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition is noticeably lighter (178g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special Edition better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 216g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special Edition | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special Edition and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (65/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (75/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.