Redmi Note 12R vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 568,395); the Redmi Note 12R has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 199g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 7 points higher (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (77/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Redmi Note 12R by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (69/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (77/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7?
The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 57/100).