Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 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 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 48
Design 73
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1333299
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1653
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4349
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo: The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12 Turbo Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1333299 4602290
Geekbench Single 1653 3640
Geekbench Multi 4349 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 67W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MIUI 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 181 g 227 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
42/100
1333299 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +71.0%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (97/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (74/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (86/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo 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.