Redmi Note 8T vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 329,457); the Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Redmi Note 8T
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (59/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 18/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 8T by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi Note 8T was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (92/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.