Redmi Note 12R Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Redmi Note 12R Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 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 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12R Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 521,686).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R Pro
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Redmi Note 12R Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 2048
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 13 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R Pro and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Redmi Note 12R Pro by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 12R Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 12R Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi Note 12R Pro (79/100 vs 66/100).