Redmi Note 15 Special vs Vivo X500
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 840,353); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 211g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (84/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.