Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads — 56/100 vs 50/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro+ better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1032 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2507 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 731937
- Lighter: 173g vs 210g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ scores 6 points higher (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (77/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 731937 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (64/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (77/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 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 42/100).