Redmi Note 15 Special vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 840,643); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 226g).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 178g vs 226g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (79/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 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 | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (93/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (96/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (81/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.