Redmi Note 12R vs Vivo Y500s
The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500s leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 12R is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Redmi Note 12R
Vivo Y500s
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Vivo Y500s, the Vivo Y500s scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (94/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $230 |
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Vivo Y500s, 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 Y500s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (51/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo Y500s is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12R — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Vivo Y500s?
The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo Y500s — 33/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Vivo Y500s?
The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.