POCO M5 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
27Performance26.2
45.6Display46.9
29Camera30.1
38.8Battery47.8
28Features28
4 spec wins — POCO M57 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and display (+1). POCO M5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M5
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 470
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,010 vs 1,500
- 18% higher AnTuTu 10: 555,354 vs 470,000
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- 160% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 5 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.58 ″ | 6.67 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi+2% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354+18%Top 72% | 470,000Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+55%Top 83% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010+34%Top 81% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP+160% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
Design
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 184 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |