Redmi Note 12S vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 47/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12S
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 194g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1793
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12S vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 3 points higher (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12S and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Redmi Note 12S by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (55/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 12S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 12S has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12S over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi Note 12S (72/100 vs 56/100).