Redmi Note 12S vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12S
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 188g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1793
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12S vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12S and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Redmi Note 12S by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (57/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 12S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Redmi Note 12S by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12S has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12S over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 40/100).