vivo Y15a
#2689
Xiaomi Redmi 3
#2961Category Breakdown
vivo Y15a
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.259.5
Summary
- The vivo Y15a features a larger 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 3's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Y15a is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset with 4GB RAM, while the Redmi 3 uses the Snapdragon 616 with options of 2GB or 3GB RAM, indicating a more capable performance in the Y15a.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Y15a includes a depth sensor, enhancing photography versatility, while the Redmi 3 has a slightly better aperture.
- The Y15a's 5000 mAh battery surpasses the Redmi 3's 4100 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Y15a runs on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, offering a more updated user experience compared to the Redmi 3's Android 5.1 with MIUI 7.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Y15a using a plastic frame and back, while the Redmi 3 has an aluminum back and frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y15a
Xiaomi Redmi 3
General
Release Date
2021, November 15
2016
Announced
2021, November 15
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.51"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 405
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired5W reverse wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
Weight
179 g
144 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Wave Green, Mystic Blue
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Classic Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
OS Version
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes