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.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 209g vs 216g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 44/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.