Redmi Note 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 476,175); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 188g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 13/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 7 points higher (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Redmi Note 12 by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (51/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (40/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi Note 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).