Redmi 12C vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $120 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-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 346,495); the Redmi 12C is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Redmi 12C
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $599
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher value score: 84/100 vs 32/100
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (84/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $599 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 12C and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi 12C by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $479. Redmi 12C was $479 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (84/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi 12C 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.