Redmi Note 15 Special vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads — 33/100 vs 26/100 (a 7-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.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 178g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi Note 15 Special scores 7 points higher (33/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (50/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
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 Z7?
The Redmi Note 15 Special edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.