Redmi 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 17/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi 12 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 198g).
Redmi 12 4G
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 198g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 9 points higher (26/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 4G is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi 12 4G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 4G is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (83/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Redmi 12 4G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.