Redmi 12 4G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12 4G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 12 4G better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12 4G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12 4G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi 12 4G by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 4G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 4G over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.