Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 46/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 514,398); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 36 points (82/100 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 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 216g

  • Better portability (45/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 36 points higher (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
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 9 Pro Max Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 514398 3815522
Geekbench Single 746 3228
Geekbench Multi 1762 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10.0; MIUI 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 209 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 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 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100
514398 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +86.5%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (95/100 vs 41/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (65/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (75/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).

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

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