Tecno Camon 12 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Tecno Camon 12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 22/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Tecno Camon 12 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 216g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 60 points higher (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (65/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (75/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Tecno Camon 12 by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (65/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (75/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (75/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 by 60 points (82/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Tecno Camon 12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.