Redmi Note 12 (Global) vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 47/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 521,686); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 216g).
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 188g vs 216g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (Global) vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 35 points higher (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 44/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12 (Global) and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (65/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 35 points (82/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (Global) and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 12 (Global) has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (Global) over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 12 (Global) 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.