Redmi Note 12 (Global) vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) leads — 30/100 vs 22/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).

The Redmi Note 12 (Global) edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 39
Design 65
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 12 (Global) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 188g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (Global) vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) scores 8 points higher (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi Note 12 (Global): The Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12 (Global) Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 521686
Geekbench Single 852
Geekbench Multi 2048
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 188 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (52/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (86/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12 (Global) edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (Global) and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12 (Global) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (Global) over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.