Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, 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 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 729,766).
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Vivo iQOO 15
- Faster charging: 210W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Overall rating 54/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 729766 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 210W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi Note 12 Explorer and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Explorer over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer 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, budget-conscious buyers.