Redmi Note 10 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 49/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 531,656); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi Note 10 Pro Max better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 531656 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.2×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi Note 10 Pro Max by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.