Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 216g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 68/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (71/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1333299 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 181 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (65/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (71/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo 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 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.