Category Breakdown
vivo Y15s
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.559.5
Summary
- The vivo Y15s features a larger 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 3x's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a higher screen-to-body ratio.
- In terms of performance, the Y15s is powered by a Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, while the Redmi 3x uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, with the Y15s offering a slightly more advanced CPU configuration.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Y15s has an additional 2 MP depth sensor and an 8 MP selfie camera, compared to the 5 MP front camera of the Redmi 3x.
- The Y15s also boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery, compared to the 4100 mAh battery in the Redmi 3x, providing potentially longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Y15s runs on Android 11 (Go edition) with Funtouch 11.1, while the Redmi 3x operates on an older Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 7.3, indicating a more updated software experience for the Y15s.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic components, but the Redmi 3x incorporates an aluminum frame, making it slightly more premium in feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y15s
Xiaomi Redmi 3x
General
Release Date
2021, November 09
2016
Announced
2021, November 09
2016
Description
Also known as vivo Y15c
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
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 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 (Go edition), Funtouch 11.1 - vivo 15sAndroid 12, Funtouch 12 - vivo 15c
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 7.3
OS Version
Android 11 (Go edition), Funtouch 11.1 - vivo 15sAndroid 12, Funtouch 12 - vivo 15c
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

