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 — 49/100 vs 43/100 (a 6-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R
Vivo V40 SE
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo V40 SE, the Vivo V40 SE scores 6 points higher (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Vivo V40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2115 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo V40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Vivo V40 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo V40 SE edges out the Redmi Note 12R by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo V40 SE?
The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo V40 SE — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo V40 SE leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo V40 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo V40 SE (79/100 vs 54/100).