Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 12 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $300 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-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 729,766); the Redmi Note 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 216g).
Redmi Note 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 187g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $499
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi Note 12 Pro — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 729766 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 102 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $499 |
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 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 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 12 Pro by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Redmi Note 12 Pro was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (65/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 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, budget-conscious buyers.