Redmi Note 12S vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12S
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 227g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12S vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (72/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12S and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12S by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (72/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12S has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12S over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.