Category Breakdown
vivo Y15a
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro
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, while the Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro has a smaller 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Y15a is powered by a Mediatek Helio P35 chipset with 4GB of RAM, compared to the Snapdragon 616 in the Redmi 3 Pro with 3GB of RAM, giving the Y15a a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Y15a's camera has a dual setup with a depth sensor, while the Redmi 3 Pro offers PDAF.
- The Y15a also boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh in the Redmi 3 Pro, providing longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Y15a runs on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, while the Redmi 3 Pro is limited to Android 5.1 with MIUI 7.3, indicating a more modern software experience on the Y15a.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Y15a utilizing a plastic frame and back, while the Redmi 3 Pro features an aluminum back and frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y15a
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro
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
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
Dark Gray, Silver, 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 7.3
OS Version
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7.3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

