Redmi Note 12R Pro vs Vivo X500
The Redmi Note 12R Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 521,686); the Redmi Note 12R Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi Note 12R Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 211g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi Note 12R Pro by 86.7% 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (96/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi Note 12R Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.