Redmi Note 15 4G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Redmi Note 15 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 575,630); the Redmi Note 15 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 15 4G

Performance 44
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 53
Portability 70
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Note 15 4G better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 183g vs 225g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 575630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2014
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 15 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 15 4G Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 575630 4647154
Geekbench Single 727 3639
Geekbench Multi 2014 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP69
Dimensions 164.0×75.4×7.9 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 183 g 225 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 15 4G

  • Main: 108MP f/1.7
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 15 4G

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 15 4G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 15 4G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 15 4G MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra
51/100
575630 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +87.6%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi Note 15 4G by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (99/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 4G by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Redmi Note 15 4G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Redmi Note 15 4G leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 4G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.