Redmi Note 12S vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12S
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12S vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12S and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 12S by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 12S has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12S over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.