Redmi Note 12R vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 43/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12R has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 7 points higher (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Redmi Note 12R by 30.7% 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 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 12R by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R 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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (66/100 vs 54/100).