Redmi Note 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-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 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 4G
Performance 33
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 70
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 12 4G better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 215g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).

Redmi Note 12 4G: The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12 4G Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 467392 3740528
Geekbench Single 466 3041
Geekbench Multi 1396 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
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
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MIUI 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 183 g 215 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 12 4G and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 12 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
44/100
467392 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +87.5%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (94/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (78/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (85/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Redmi Note 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Redmi Note 12 4G 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.