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 (4,704,310 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y12 doesn't; the Vivo Y12 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo Y12
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 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y12 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
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 (97/100 vs 10/100). 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 (97/100 vs 10/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo Y12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y12
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo Y12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo Y12 by 2549.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (97/100 vs 10/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (97/100 vs 10/100).
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.