Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 215g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). 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 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 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 | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 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
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (94/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (78/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.