Redmi Note 12R vs Vivo Y31s 5G
The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y31s 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads — 36/100 vs 22/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31s 5G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 12R has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31s 5G doesn't.
Redmi Note 12R
Vivo Y31s 5G
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo Y31s 5G, the Vivo Y31s 5G scores 14 points higher (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Vivo Y31s 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 164.2×75.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y31s 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Vivo Y31s 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Redmi Note 12R
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Vivo Y31s 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12R — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo Y31s 5G — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Vivo Y31s 5G leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y31s 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.