Redmi Note 12R vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). Both devices score the same overall rating of 22/100. Key differences: the Redmi Note 12R has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Note 12R has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 22/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 199g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

The Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo Y23 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 22/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12R leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12R significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (86/100 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 Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12R Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 560863
Geekbench Single 923
Geekbench Multi 2249
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2376
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, MIUI 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 199 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12R significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (52/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (36/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (86/100 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 Y23 Pro?

Both devices scored 22/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo Y23 Pro.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.