Redmi Note 12 (China) vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 12 (China) (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 46/100 (a 36-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 (4,704,310 vs 521,686); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 216g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 36 points higher (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 29/100). 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 (China) (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 (China) | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 10243 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 (China) and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (65/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (China) over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.