Redmi Note 12 (Global) vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't.
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 57/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (Global) vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). 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 Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
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 (Global) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (Global) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 12 (Global) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (Global) over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.