Realme 12 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme 12 Lite (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 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 467,392); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Realme 12 Lite
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 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 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). 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 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | 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" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 12 Lite by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 12 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (86/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 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 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite 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 Lite over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 12 Lite 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.