Redmi Note 15 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $229 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 840,353); the Redmi Note 15 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 15 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $840
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Redmi Note 15 — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 15 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $611. Redmi Note 15 was $611 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.