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).
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $599
- Overall rating 41/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $329. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $329 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.