Redmi Note 12T Pro vs Vivo S16 Pro

The Redmi Note 12T Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while the Vivo S16 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. Both devices score the same overall rating of 58/100. Key differences: the Redmi Note 12T Pro has the bigger battery (5080 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,240,821 vs 1,207,095); the Vivo S16 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 58/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 12T Pro

Performance 64
Display 77
Camera 43
Battery 54
Portability 50
Value for money —

Vivo S16 Pro

Performance 64
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 44
Portability 76
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Note 12T Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 5080 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo S16 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1240821 vs 1207095
  • Lighter: 182g vs 200g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

The Redmi Note 12T Pro and the Vivo S16 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 58/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12T Pro leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 Pro and the Redmi Note 12T Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 Pro and the Redmi Note 12T Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (76/100 vs 50/100).

Redmi Note 12T Pro: The Redmi Note 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo S16 Pro: The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 12T Pro Vivo S16 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 1207095 1240821
Geekbench Single 1239 1239
Geekbench Multi 3962 3962
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5080 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 67W 66W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MIUI 14 Android 13, Origin OS 3
Brightness (peak) 650 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 —
Dimensions 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 200 g 182 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 12T Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Vivo S16 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 12T Pro

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
77
display

Vivo S16 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 12T Pro

  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

Vivo S16 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 12T Pro and Vivo S16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 12T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8200
58/100
1207095 AnTuTu
Vivo S16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8200
58/100 +2.7%
1240821 AnTuTu

Vivo S16 Pro leads Redmi Note 12T Pro by 2.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 Pro and the Redmi Note 12T Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 Pro and the Redmi Note 12T Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12T Pro (76/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 12T Pro or the Vivo S16 Pro?

Both devices scored 58/100. They are identical on performance — 64/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Vivo S16 Pro (76/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12T Pro and the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo S16 Pro — 58/100.

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12T Pro over the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12T Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for active users.