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 — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
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 | 1654 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 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 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
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 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
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 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
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 (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.