Redmi Note 12 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.