Realme 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme 12 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 467,392); the Realme 12 4G is noticeably lighter (187g vs 227g).
Realme 12 4G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 187g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 12 4G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Realme 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 4G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 12 4G by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 12 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (74/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (86/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.