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

