Redmi Note 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 207g).
Redmi Note 12 4G
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 183g vs 207g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 4G | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12 4G and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (92/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (73/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi Note 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users.