Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)
27.4Performance28.9
44.8Display75.9
42.6Camera34.1
58.4Battery70.9
60Features46.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G5 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and battery (+13). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- 52% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 44 W
- 11% lower weight: 187 g vs 210 g
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- 456% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 900 nits
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 62% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 449 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 5,000 nits+456% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Unisoc T7300 |
| AnTuTu | 520,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Bottom 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Bottom 26% | — |
| 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 Pro 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,100 mAh+62% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+52% | 44 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+11% | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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