Redmi Note 15 Special vs Vivo X300s
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 840,353); the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special
Vivo X300s
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 217g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 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 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 Special
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (83/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo X300s?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.