Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $170 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 3 Pro

Performance 3
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 33
Portability 73
Value for money 4

Vivo iQOO 15T

Performance 97
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 86

What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 164g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $499

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 800
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Redmi Note 3 Pro — 4/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (97/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (73/100 vs 44/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 3 Pro Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu — 4704310
Geekbench Single 270 3293
Geekbench Multi 800 10243
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution — 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4050 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Main camera 16 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS — Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm —
Weight 164 g 216 g
Launch price $170 $499

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 3 Pro

  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 3 Pro

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 3 Pro

  • 4050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
33
battery

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 3 Pro

$170

Vivo iQOO 15T

$499

Launch price difference: $329. Redmi Note 3 Pro was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (97/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (65/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (75/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (73/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.