Realme 15T vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 581,041); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't; the Realme 15T is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15T
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme 15T better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15T vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme 15T are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15T | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15T
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15T and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme 15T by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme 15T are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15T or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15T and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme 15T has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15T or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15T over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.