Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, 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 — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 120W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 731937 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 210W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Explorer and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Explorer over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.