Redmi 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 17/100 (a 67-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 362,744); the Redmi 12 4G is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Redmi 12 4G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 67 points higher (84/100 vs 17/100). 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 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 12 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi 12 4G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Redmi 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 12 4G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi 12 4G by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 12 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (74/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (86/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 12 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 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 Redmi 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 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 Redmi 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi 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.