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Vivo Y15s vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ

What Y15s does better (4) and where Redmi 9 Activ wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Vivo Y15s
Vivo · 2021Y15s
4.3Score
4 advantages≈ $130
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Xiaomi · 2021Redmi 9 Activ
4.1Score
3 advantages≈ $120
3.5Display2.4
3.4Camera2.7
3.5Battery3.5
2.9Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Y15sRedmi 9 Activ
75.2 × 1648.377.1 × 164.99
Y15sRedmi 9 ActivDifference
Height164 mm164.9 mm−0.9 mm
Width75.2 mm77.1 mm−1.9 mm
Thickness8.3 mm9 mm−0.7 mm
Weight179 g194 g−15 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Y15s better than Redmi 9 Activ?

  1. Weight179 g vs 194 g+8%
  2. Selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
  3. Thickness8.3 mm vs 9 mm+8%
  4. Screen-to-body ratio83% vs 81%+2%

Why is Redmi 9 Activ better than Y15s?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  2. Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  3. Storage (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo Y15sVivo Y15s≈ $1304.3
Design
Weight179 g194 g
Thickness8.3 mm9 mm
Height164 mm164.9 mm
Width75.2 mm77.1 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
ColoursWave Green, Mystic BlueCarbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density270 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—400 nits
Screen-to-body ratio83%81%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Storage (base)32 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging10 W10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideRear
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
SAR (head)—0.51 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11 (Go edition)Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceFuntouch 11.1 - vivo 15s Android 12MIUI 12
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