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).
Redmi Note 12R
Vivo V40 SE
- Overall rating 22/100
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo V40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo V40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Vivo V40 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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.
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.