Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 514,398); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 48
Battery 46
Portability 45
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 209g vs 215g

  • Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 514398 3740528
Geekbench Single 746 3041
Geekbench Multi 1762 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10.0; MIUI 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 209 g 215 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100
514398 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +86.2%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (94/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (85/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.