Redmi Note 12S vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12S leads — 47/100 vs 35/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo Y53t 5G is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12S
Vivo Y53t 5G
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1793 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 186g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 690 vs 674
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12S vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Redmi Note 12S scores 12 points higher (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 1736 | |
| 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 | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12S and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y53t 5G leads Redmi Note 12S by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (69/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Redmi Note 12S is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12S and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Redmi Note 12S has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12S or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12S over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
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).