Redmi Note 15 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 leads — 57/100 vs 53/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 825,374); the Redmi Note 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi Note 15 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 825374
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1013
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi Note 15 scores 4 points higher (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 825374 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Redmi Note 15 by 15.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 15 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 15 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Redmi Note 15 (46/100 vs 32/100).