Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads — 56/100 vs 51/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 12 Pro+

Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 48
Battery 64
Portability 42
Value for money 40

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro+ better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 731937
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 1032
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2507
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 203g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ scores 5 points higher (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 12 Pro+ Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 731937 954090
Geekbench Single 1032 1114
Geekbench Multi 2507 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W 44W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 900 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 —
Dimensions 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 210 g 203 g
Launch price $399 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 12 Pro+

  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 12 Pro+

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 12 Pro+

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 1080
56/100
731937 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100 +23.3%
954090 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 23.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 12 Pro+

$399

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (48/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (48/100 vs 32/100).