Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 514,398); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Redmi Note 9S is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9S by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi Note 9S was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.