Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $180 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 30/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $499
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 52 points higher (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 26/100, 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 8 (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 8 by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Redmi Note 8 was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (65/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 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.