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 — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-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 729,766); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Faster charging: 210W vs 120W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). 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 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (41/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 729766 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
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.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (74/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (86/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (41/100 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 Explorer or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
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 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
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 (74/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer 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 Explorer over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer 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.