Tecno Camon 12 Air vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Tecno Camon 12 Air (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Air doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Air is noticeably lighter (181g vs 215g).
Tecno Camon 12 Air
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 181g vs 215g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Air | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.1×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Air and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Tecno Camon 12 Air by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 12 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (94/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Tecno Camon 12 Air has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Air over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Tecno Camon 12 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.