Redmi Note 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 43/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 7 points higher (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Redmi Note 12 by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (55/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (66/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 12 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (37/100 vs 13/100).