KingKong ES 5 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
25.3chipPerformance21.8
42.9Display44.8
32.3Camera42.6
78.2Battery58.4
33.3Features60
4 spec wins — KingKong ES 57 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: KingKong ES 5 scores 41.6 against 41.7 for Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the KingKong ES 5
- Stronger performance score: 25 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 58
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Lower launch price: $150 vs $329
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 33
- 52% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 260 ppi
- 38% lower weight: 187 g vs 301 g
- 30% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 11.4 mm
Display
| Spec | KingKong ES 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 395 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 74.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | KingKong ES 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T620 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 968Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,201Bottom 24% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | KingKong ES 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | KingKong ES 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | KingKong ES 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 301 g | 187 g+38% |
| Thickness | 11.4 mm | 8 mm+30% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | KingKong ES 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | KingKong ES 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | KingKong ES 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |