Redmi Note 12R vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 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 43/100 (a 39-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 560,863); the Redmi Note 12R is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 39 points (82/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R
Performance 47
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 216g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 39 points higher (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi Note 12R: The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12R Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 560863 3815522
Geekbench Single 923 3228
Geekbench Multi 2249 9553
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MIUI 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 12R Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
43/100
560863 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +85.3%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Note 12R by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12R
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (95/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (99/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (65/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (75/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 39 points (82/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi Note 12R 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.