vivo X100 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
vivo X100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G9095
- Cameravivo X1009180
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G9091
- Displayvivo X1009089
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueXiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G6885
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G has the bigger battery5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- vivo X100 has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.77"
- vivo X100 has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- vivo X100 has the faster chipMediaTek Dimensity 9300 vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G wins — BeastScore 88.5/100
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The vivo X100 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.78" vs 6.77").
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Larger battery: 5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: vivo X100 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G?
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The vivo X100 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.78" vs 6.77"). BeastScore: vivo X100 88.0/100, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G 88.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo X100 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G?
vivo X100 has a 6.78-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G has a 6.77-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.
How do vivo X100 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G compare for speed?
vivo X100 scores 90/100 for performance; Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special Edition 5G scores 95/100.
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