Redmi Note 12R vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 43/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 47 points higher (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi Note 12R by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12R
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 47 points (90/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.