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iPhone 16e vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

WINNER
iPhone 16e

Apple

iPhone 16e

$599

53.8Inno Score
VS
X
43.4Inno Score
64.6Performance27.4
35.5Display44.8
43.4Camera42.6
48.5Battery58.4
89.3Features60
9 spec wins — iPhone 16e7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 16e wins this phone face-off, 53.8 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and features (+29). 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 iPhone 16e

  • Stronger performance score: 65 vs 27
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
  • 227% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 1,010
  • 222% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,900 vs 2,450
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

  • Stronger display score: 45 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 49
  • 235% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 20 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $329 vs $599

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 16e versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpeciPhone 16eRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Screen size6.1 ″6.67 ″+9%
Panel typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDOLED
Resolution1170x25322400x1080
Pixel density460 ppi+16%395 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits+33%900 nits
Screen-to-body85.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 16e versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpeciPhone 16eRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
ChipsetApple A18MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 101,330,000+156%Top 30%520,000Top 75%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,300+227%Top 5%1,010Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,900+222%Top 11%2,450Top 74%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 16e versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpeciPhone 16eRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP
Optical zoom2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP16 MP+33%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 16e versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpeciPhone 16eRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Capacity4,005 mAh5,000 mAh+25%
Wired charging20 W67 W+235%
Wireless charging8 W
Active use endurance12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 16e versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpeciPhone 16eRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Weight167 g+11%187 g
Thickness7.8 mm+3%8 mm
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 16e versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpeciPhone 16eRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 16e versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpeciPhone 16eRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
OS at launchiOS 18Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 16e versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpeciPhone 16eRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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