Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (1,333,299 vs 971,424); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1333299 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1654 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4217 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 188g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi Note 12 Turbo scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1333299 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads on performance (68/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.