Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs vivo Y600i
26.2Performance20
46.9Display42.6
30.1Camera29
47.8Battery70.9
28Features46.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)5 spec wins — vivo Y600i
InnoReviews verdict
vivo Y600i wins this phone face-off, 39.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and features (+19). 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 performance score: 26 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 43
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Reasons to pick the vivo Y600i
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 33% higher Wired charging: 44 W vs 33 W
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y600i |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.87 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1592 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+56% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,300 nits+8% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y600i |
|---|---|---|
| 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+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y600i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Y600i |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 44 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y600i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+20% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+9% | 8.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y600i |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y600i |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | vivo Y600i |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |