Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 798,429); the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (187g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

Performance 53
Display 83
Camera 57
Battery 55
Portability 67
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 187g vs 225g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G leads (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 798429 4647154
Geekbench Single 1015 3639
Geekbench Multi 2687 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2712 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
DXOMark (camera) 120 —
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP69
Dimensions 161.2×74.2×8.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 187 g 225 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
57
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
59/100
798429 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +82.8%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G leads on camera score (57/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.