Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, 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 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 531,656); the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1819
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 531656 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1819 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- 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 Pro 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 45.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (57/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G 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 42/100).