Redmi Note 12R Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi Note 12R Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 46/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 521,686).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 12R Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 44 points higher (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi Note 12R Pro by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12R Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12R Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.