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vivo Y15a

vivo Y15a

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Xiaomi Redmi 3x

Xiaomi Redmi 3x

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Category Breakdown

vivo Y15a
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
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 3x has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Y15a is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset with 4GB of RAM, compared to the Snapdragon 430 in the Redmi 3x with only 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Y15a includes a secondary 2 MP depth sensor, while the Redmi 3x has a slightly faster f/2.0 aperture.
  • The Y15a also boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh in the Redmi 3x, providing longer usage time.
  • In terms of software, the Y15a runs on Android 11 with Funtouch 11.1, whereas the Redmi 3x operates on the older Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 7.3, indicating a more modern software experience on the Y15a.
  • Both devices have a plastic frame, but the Redmi 3x features an aluminum back, giving it a slightly more premium feel.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

vivo Y15a
Xiaomi Redmi 3x

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 MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB 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/plastic back, aluminum frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Wave Green, Mystic Blue
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver

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

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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7.3

OS Version

Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), 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