Redmi Note 12 (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
The Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 (China) leads — 46/100 vs 44/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite, the Redmi Note 12 (China) scores 2 points higher (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 (China) | Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 (China) and Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite — 44/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (China) over the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi Note 12 (China) (79/100 vs 66/100).