Redmi Note 12 vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 leads — 29/100 vs 11/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.

The Redmi Note 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 13
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 96
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (13/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Redmi Note 12 scores 18 points higher (29/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Redmi Note 12 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 12: The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 467392
Geekbench Single 466
Geekbench Multi 1396
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
DXOMark (camera) 63
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13
NFC no
Dimensions 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 186 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 12
$200
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Redmi Note 12 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi Note 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi Note 12 leads on camera score (13/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.