nubia Air Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
28.9Performance27.4
78.7Display44.8
39Camera42.6
52.5Battery58.4
60Features60
8 spec wins — nubia Air Pro3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
nubia Air Pro wins this phone face-off, 48.7 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and performance (+2). 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 nubia Air Pro
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 45
- 400% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 900 nits
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 25% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8 mm
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi+12% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+400% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,450Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 g+8% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+25% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |