Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo Y12
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 26/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 156,818); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y12 doesn't; the Vivo Y12 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo Y12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo Y12, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 56 points higher (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (95/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo Y12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1544 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y12
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y12 by 2333.1% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (95/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (65/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y12 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y12 is a better fit for everyday use.