Redmi Note 15 Special vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 194g).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 194g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Redmi Note 15 Special scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (77/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 15 Special edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.