Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 207g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1333299 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 57.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.