Redmi Note 12R Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi Note 12R Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12R Pro leads — 29/100 vs 22/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12R Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Note 12R Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).

The Redmi Note 12R Pro edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 39
Design 65
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 12R Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 188g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12R Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Redmi Note 12R Pro scores 7 points higher (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi Note 12R Pro: The Redmi Note 12R Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12R Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 521686
Geekbench Single 852
Geekbench Multi 2048
Display 6.7" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, MIUI 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 188 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
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 12R Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (52/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (39/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (86/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12R Pro edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12R Pro has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12R Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.