Redmi Note 12 (Global) vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 47/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 521,686).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 12 (Global) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2048
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 188g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (Global) vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 7 points higher (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro 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 Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 (Global) and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro 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 Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (Global) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 (Global) has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 (Global) or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (Global) over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (57/100 vs 44/100).