Redmi Note 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 4G leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference).
Redmi Note 12 4G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 183g vs 188g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 65/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi Note 12 4G 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 Redmi Note 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 4G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 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 4G
- 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 Redmi Note 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G is a bit better (71/100 vs 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 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 4G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.