Redmi Note 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Redmi Note 12 4G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 4G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 12 4G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (86/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.