POCO X3 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
32.2Performance26.2
60.2Display46.9
31.3Camera30.1
49.4Battery47.8
44Features28
6 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X3 Pro wins this phone face-off, 42.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+13). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X3 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- 93% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,900 vs 1,500
- 85% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 870 vs 470
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 16% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.4 mm
- 14% lower weight: 184 g vs 215 g
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $249
Display
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 294,736Top 79% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 118,830Top 85% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 160,316Top 82% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 221,452Top 91% | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 860 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 795,334+69%Top 62% | 470,000Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 870+85%Top 79% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900+93%Top 66% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 184 g+14% |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 7.9 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |