Redmi Note 15 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $229 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 53/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 824,514); the Redmi Note 15 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 216g).
Redmi Note 15
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 193g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $499
- Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 824514
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 29 points higher (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi Note 15 — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 824514 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $499 |
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 15 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 15 by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $270. Redmi Note 15 was $270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (65/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 by 29 points (82/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 15 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 15 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.