Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
25.3Performance27.4
47.5Display44.8
58.6Camera42.6
54Battery58.4
65.3Features60
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins this phone face-off, 46.2 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+16) 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 (2a) Plus
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 54
- 34% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 50 W
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $399
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+44% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147+14%Bottom 44% | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614+7%Bottom 27% | 2,450Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 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 |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 67 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 187 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 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 | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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