Redmi Note 15 Special vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads — 33/100 vs 30/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi Note 15 Special scores 3 points higher (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
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 Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 15 Special edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.