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vivo Y15a

vivo Y15a

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Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro

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Category Breakdown

vivo Y15a
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro
Performance
72.861.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.729.3
Build
67.977.8
Connectivity
51.547.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.336.6

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

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, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Wave Green, Mystic Blue
Dark Gray, Silver, Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7.3

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass