Redmi Note 12 (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 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 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 29/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 (China) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Redmi Note 12 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (China) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.