Redmi Note 12 vs Vivo V50 Lite 4G
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G leads — 48/100 vs 39/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V50 Lite 4G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12
Vivo V50 Lite 4G
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 196g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo V50 Lite 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Vivo V50 Lite 4G, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G scores 9 points higher (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Vivo V50 Lite 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.3×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo V50 Lite 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V50 Lite 4G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V50 Lite 4G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Vivo V50 Lite 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V50 Lite 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo V50 Lite 4G?
The Vivo V50 Lite 4G edges out the Redmi Note 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Vivo V50 Lite 4G?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo V50 Lite 4G?
The Vivo V50 Lite 4G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Vivo V50 Lite 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (37/100 vs 13/100).