Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads — 42/100 vs 26/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 48
Design 73
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 181g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo scores 16 points higher (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo: The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12 Turbo Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1333299
Geekbench Single 1653
Geekbench Multi 4349
Display 6.7" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, MIUI 14 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 181 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (48/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.