Nothing Phone (1) vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
32Performance27.4
47.3Display44.8
51.5Camera42.6
45.8Battery58.4
65.3Features60
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (1) wins this phone face-off, 45 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+9) and features (+5). 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 Nothing Phone (1)
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 27
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher AnTuTu 10: 780,000 vs 520,000
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 46
- 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $469
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi+2% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+33% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G+ | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 780,000+50%Top 66% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020+1%Top 68% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930+20%Top 64% | 2,450Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 187 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (Nothing OS) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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