Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs vivo Y39 5G
26.2Performance28.9
46.9Display39.6
30.1Camera29
47.8Battery66.2
28Features52
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)5 spec wins — vivo Y39 5G
InnoReviews verdict
vivo Y39 5G wins this phone face-off, 40.8 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and battery (+18). 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)
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 40
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 264 ppi
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 11% lower weight: 184 g vs 207 g
Reasons to pick the vivo Y39 5G
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 52 vs 28
- 33% higher Wired charging: 44 W vs 33 W
- 30% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y39 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.68 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1608 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+50% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+20% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y39 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| 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 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y39 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y39 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 44 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y39 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+11% | 207 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+6% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y39 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y39 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y39 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |