Redmi Note 12R vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 43/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 568,395); the Redmi Note 12R has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12R is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 8 points higher (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Redmi Note 12R by 40.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Redmi Note 12R by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (56/100 vs 43/100).