Redmi Note 15 Special vs Vivo X Fold6
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 840,643); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.4mm).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Vivo X Fold6
- Overall rating 54/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (100/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (82/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (100/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.