Redmi Note 15 Special vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 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 5800); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 840,353); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 15 Special
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special 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 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 81.9% 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 Special (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (80/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special 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.