Redmi 12 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $150 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 39/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 365,001); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $185
- Better portability (61/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 16 points higher (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi 12 — 52/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Redmi 12 by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Redmi 12 was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (79/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (79/100 vs 48/100).