Redmi 12C vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $120 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-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 346,495); the Redmi 12C is noticeably lighter (192g vs 216g).
Redmi 12C
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 192g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $499
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi 12C — 32/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $499 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi 12C by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $379. Redmi 12C was $379 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (65/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi 12C 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.