Redmi Note 15 Special vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 15 Special (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 (3,815,522 vs 840,643); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 216g).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 178g vs 216g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
- 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 (95/100 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)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9553 | |
| 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, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (65/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (75/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special 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 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.