Redmi Note 12T Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 12T Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,207,095); the Redmi Note 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12T Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 12T Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1207095
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5080 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12T Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12T Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1207095 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3962 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5080 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12T Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12T Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12T Pro
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12T Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 12T Pro by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12T Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (99/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12T Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12T Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 12T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12T Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12T Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12T Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 12T Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.