Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $270 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 41/100 (a 45-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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Performance 41
Display 32
Camera 40
Battery 53
Portability 45
Value for money 30
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 209g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $599

  • Overall rating 41/100
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
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (84/100 vs 30/100).

Redmi Note 9 Pro: The Redmi Note 9 Pro 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 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 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 209 g 215 g
Launch price $270 $599
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
53
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 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
41/100
514398 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +86.2%
3740528 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro
$270
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Launch price difference: $329. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).

portability

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (84/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 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.