Redmi 12 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi 12 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 560,863); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 12 5G doesn't; the Redmi 12 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Redmi 12 5G
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Redmi 12 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi 12 5G and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 12 5G by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 12 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (94/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 12 5G has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 12 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.