Redmi 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 38/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 362,744); the Redmi 12 4G is noticeably lighter (198g vs 216g).
Redmi 12 4G
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 198g vs 216g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 44 points higher (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 4G is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12 4G | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Redmi 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12 4G and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi 12 4G by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 12 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (65/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 4G is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G by 44 points (82/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.