Redmi Note 15 Special Edition vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 54/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special Edition better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 36 points higher (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special Edition | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Special Edition
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special Edition and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 83.2% 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 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 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition by 36 points (90/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 Special Edition has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.