Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
26.2Performance64.4
46.9Display82.8
30.1Camera75.4
47.8Battery88.7
28Features100
1 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)13 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+72) and camera (+45). 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)
- 20% lower weight: 184 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.85 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 507 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,400 nits+267% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 9% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+20% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
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