Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 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 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G

Performance 39
Display 79
Camera 53
Battery 69
Portability 62
Value for money 56

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 225g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2100
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 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 Pro 4G Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor MediaTek Helio G200 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 4647154
Geekbench Single 750 3639
Geekbench Multi 2100 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP69
Dimensions 163.2×76.3×8.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 195 g 225 g
Launch price $259 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Display comparison

Redmi Note 15 Pro 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 Pro 4G

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
69
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G

$259

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G (99/100 vs 39/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

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

The Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro 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.