CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
21.8Performance27.4
58.6Display44.8
39.4Camera42.6
47.8Battery58.4
49.3Features60
7 spec wins — CMF Phone 2 Pro5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 40.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+11) and battery (+11). CMF Phone 2 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the CMF Phone 2 Pro
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 45
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 900 nits
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,961 vs 2,450
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $329
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
- 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
Display
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2392 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi | 395 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+233% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016+1%Bottom 33% | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,961+21%Bottom 39% | 2,450Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 g+1% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+3% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.2) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |