iQOO Z9x 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
34.6chipPerformance32.4
45.4Display44.8
29Camera42.6
61.5Battery58.4
73.3Features60
5 spec wins — iQOO Z9x 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO Z9x 5G scores 44.9 against 44.9 for Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iQOO Z9x 5G edges ahead in features and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO Z9x 5G
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 11% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 900 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 52% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 44 W
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 395 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+11% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | 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 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 67 W+52% |
Design
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 187 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (OriginOS 4) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |