iQOO 12 vs vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iQOO 12
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- Speedvivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G9095
- CameraiQOO 129180
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G9095
- DisplayiQOO 129689
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G6885
- vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery7,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- iQOO 12 has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has the bigger screen6.85" vs 6.78"
- vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has more RAM24 GB vs 12 GB
- vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G wins — BeastScore 89.3/100
The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.85" vs 6.78"). The iQOO 12 is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Smoother display: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Larger battery: 7,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · More RAM: 24 GB vs 12 GB
Common questions
Which is better: iQOO 12 or vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G?
The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.85" vs 6.78"). The iQOO 12 is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). BeastScore: iQOO 12 89.2/100, vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G 89.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iQOO 12 and vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G?
iQOO 12 has a 6.78-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has a 6.85-inch display and 7400 mAh battery.
How do iQOO 12 and vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G compare for speed?
iQOO 12 scores 90/100 for performance; vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G scores 95/100.
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