Redmi Note 8T vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 28/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 329,457); the Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 48 points higher (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi Note 8T by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 48 points (76/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T 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.