POCO F5 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
48.1Performance27.4
56.3Display44.8
44.1Camera42.6
65.2Battery58.4
60Features60
8 spec wins — POCO F5 Pro3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO F5 Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.5 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and display (+12). 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 POCO F5 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 58
- 150% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 520,000
- 88% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,450
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $449
Display
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 526 ppi+33% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits+56% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+150%Top 31% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+78%Top 40% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+88%Top 40% | 2,450Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 30 W | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g | 187 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | 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 | POCO F5 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |