Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $810 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,433,337); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $810
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.