Redmi Note 15 Special vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 840,643); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (79/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.