Redmi 12 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi 12 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-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 560,863); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 12 5G doesn't; the Redmi 12 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).
Redmi 12 5G
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 199g vs 216g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 13/100). 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 5G (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 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 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Redmi 12 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12 5G and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi 12 5G by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 12 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (65/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 12 5G has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 12 5G 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.