Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 223g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1333299 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 75.8% 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 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.