Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $810 and $499. Both devices score the same overall rating of 82/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,342,433).
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $810
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T received the same MobileRank rating — 82/100. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads (79/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; 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 15T is a bit better (95/100 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 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $499 |
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $311. Vivo iQOO 15T was $311 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 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 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
Both devices scored 82/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO 15T.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
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 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.