Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs vivo Y6k

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 wins clearly over vivo Y6k — 7.0 overall against 5.1. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 launched in 2022; the vivo Y6k in 2026. vivo Y6k gives you the larger screen — 6.7 inches against 6.4 inches.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.

vivo Y6k: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Overall winner
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12

Xiaomi · Phone

7.0/ 10 — Good

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vivo Y6k

vivo Y6k

vivo · Phone

5.1/ 10 — Below average

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Key highlights

HighlightXiaomi Redmi Note 12vivo Y6k
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz)
Display6.37″ · OLED · 120 Hz6.74″ · LCD (other) · 120 Hz
Main camera—13 MP (f/2.2)
Battery5,000 mAh · 33W charging15W charging
RAM / Storage—6GB / 128GB

Which is better?

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 wins clearly over vivo Y6k — 7.0 overall against 5.1.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 takes 1 of the 2 categories both phones are scored in.
  • vivo Y6k gives you the larger screen — 6.7 inches against 6.4 inches.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 charges faster — 33W wired against 15W.

Category scores

CategoryXiaomi Redmi Note 12vivo Y6k
Display7.3Better5.0
Battery7.6—
Software6.0Tie6.0Tie
Audio6.5—
Performance—5.0
Camera—4.0
Design & Build—6.4
Call Quality—6.2

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Reasons to consider

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12

  • Faster charging (33W vs 15W)

vivo Y6k

  • Larger display (6.74″ vs 6.37″)

Full specifications side by side

SpecificationXiaomi Redmi Note 12vivo Y6k
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date2022Nov 2026
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 12, MIUI 13Android 16, OriginOS 6
Chipset (as published)Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)—
GPUAdreno 619Mali-G57
Display
Display size6.37″6.74″
Resolution1,080 × 2,400 pixels1,600 × 720 pixels
Panel typeOLEDLCD (other)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)1,200 nits1,200 nits
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 wins clearly on Display (7.3 vs 5.0)
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Wired charging33W15W
Body & build
Dimensions165.9 × 76.2 × 7.9 mm167.4 × 77.1 × 8.39 mm
IP ratingIP53IP65
ColoursFrosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique BlueBlue, White, Black
Weight—209 g
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYes—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS—
Audio
3.5mm jackYes—
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass—
FingerprintSide-mountedSide-mounted
Face unlockYes—
Camera
Front cameras13 MP wide (f/2.5)5 MP (f/2.2)
Rear cameras—13 MP (f/2.2)
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)—6 GB RAM + 128 GB
Network
Network technologies—2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Additional specifications
Misc · Models22111317I, 22111317C, 22111317GV2542A

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