Redmi Note 12S vs Vivo Y32t
The Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo Y32t (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12S leads — 47/100 vs 28/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi Note 12S is faster in AnTuTu (493,222 vs 303,398); the Redmi Note 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y32t doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12S
Vivo Y32t
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 493222 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 674 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1793 vs 779
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 179g
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo Y32t better?
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12S vs the Vivo Y32t, the Redmi Note 12S scores 19 points higher (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Vivo Y32t (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y32t is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo Y32t are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Vivo Y32t | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio P70 () | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y32t
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y32t
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y32t
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12S and Vivo Y32t, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 12S leads Vivo Y32t by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Vivo Y32t (40/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t (69/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32t (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y32t is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo Y32t are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo Y32t?
The Redmi Note 12S is noticeably better than the Vivo Y32t — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo Y32t?
The Redmi Note 12S has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo Y32t — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo Y32t?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo Y32t?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on performance (40/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12S over the Vivo Y32t?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Redmi Note 12S (44/100 vs 10/100).