Redmi Note 12S vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12S
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1793
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 173g vs 176g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12S vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 3 points higher (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12S and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Redmi Note 12S by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7?
The Redmi Note 12S has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12S over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 40/100).