Redmi Note 15 Special Edition vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 840,353); the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition is noticeably lighter (178g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special Edition better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 226g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (79/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special Edition | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special Edition and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 74.7% 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 X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (96/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (81/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (79/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.