Redmi 12C vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 25/100 (a 67-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 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). 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 0/100). 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 12C (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi 12C by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (87/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C 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.