Redmi Note 12 (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 521,686).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2048
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 (China) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 2577 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 (China) and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Redmi Note 12 (China) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (China) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 44/100).