Nothing Phone (2) vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
48.9Performance27.4
50.3Display44.8
54.8Camera42.6
61.1Battery58.4
73.3Features60
10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and features (+13). 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 (2)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $599
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+78% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,320,000+154%Top 31% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+83%Top 39% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+94%Top 38% | 2,450Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 187 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |