Redmi Note 12R vs Vivo V40 SE

The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V40 SE leads — 32/100 vs 22/100 (a 10-point difference).

The Vivo V40 SE is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12R — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo V40 SE
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 42
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?

  • Overall rating 22/100
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo V40 SE, the Vivo V40 SE scores 10 points higher (32/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi Note 12R: The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo V40 SE: The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12R Vivo V40 SE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 560863 560863
Geekbench Single 923 923
Geekbench Multi 2249 2249
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, MIUI 14 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP54
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Vivo V40 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo V40 SE
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo V40 SE
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 12R and Vivo V40 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 12R Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
22/100
560863 AnTuTu
Vivo V40 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
32/100
560863 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (68/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo V40 SE?

The Vivo V40 SE is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12R — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo V40 SE?

The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo V40 SE — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo V40 SE?

The Vivo V40 SE leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo V40 SE?

The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.