Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $810 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 82/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,342,433).
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $810
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 4 points higher (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 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 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $599 |
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 37.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $211. Vivo iQOO 15 was $211 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 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 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 4 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?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.