Redmi Note 12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 225g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi Note 12 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.