Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. Both devices score the same overall rating of 50/100. Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 531,656); the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1819
- Lighter: 173g vs 201g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 received the same MobileRank rating — 50/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (77/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 531656 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1819 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.1×8.1 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 29.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (77/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Both devices scored 50/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 57/100).