Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Vivo S2
26.2Performance28.9
46.9Display65.5
30.1Camera34.1
47.8Battery70.9
28Features57.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)9 spec wins — Vivo S2
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo S2 wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and battery (+23). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo S2
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 28
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | 3D Curved AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 449 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits+150% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,050 mAh+41% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 44 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+7% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+1% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |