Redmi Note 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 44/100 (a 38-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 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 216g).
Redmi Note 12 4G
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 183g vs 216g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 38 points higher (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 34/100). 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 4G (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 4G | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 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 | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | 216 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 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 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12 4G and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (95/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (65/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (70/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 12 4G 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.