Redmi Note 12R vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 43/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12R has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 568,395); the Redmi Note 12R has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 175g vs 199g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 11 points higher (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (80/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Redmi Note 12R by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (80/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12R — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (79/100 vs 54/100).