Redmi Note 12 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Redmi Note 12
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (72/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi Note 12 — 48/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (72/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi Note 12 was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (99/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (72/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12 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, budget-conscious buyers.