POCO X3 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
32.2Performance27.4
60.2Display44.8
31.3Camera42.6
49.4Battery58.4
44Features60
4 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X3 Pro scores 42.2 against 43.4 for Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X3 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 45
- 53% higher AnTuTu 10: 795,334 vs 520,000
- 25% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 16 MP
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,900 vs 2,450
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $329
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
- 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 870
Display
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 900 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 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 860 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 795,334+53%Top 62% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 870Top 79% | 1,010+16%Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900+18%Top 66% | 2,450Top 74% |
| 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 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+25% | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
Design
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 187 g+13% |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |