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 — 31/100 vs 22/100 (a 9-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.
Redmi Note 12R
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 22/100
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 9 points higher (31/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
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
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 9 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 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.