Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 41/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 517,460); the Redmi Note 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5020 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 35 points higher (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 35 points (76/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro 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.