Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $270 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 41/100 (a 41-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).
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 209g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $499
- 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
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 41 points higher (82/100 vs 41/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (90/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | 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 | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | $499 |
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $229. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $229 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (65/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 41 points (82/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro 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 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro 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.