Realme 12 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-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 513,809); the Realme 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Realme 12
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme 12 — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | 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 | 188 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 12 by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Realme 12 was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 12 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, budget-conscious buyers.