Redmi Note 15 Special Edition vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special Edition better?
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (85/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special Edition | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 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 | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special Edition and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (85/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.