Redmi 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 17/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Redmi 12 4G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi 12 4G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 4G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.