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POCO X5 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
X

Xiaomi

POCO X5 Pro

$299

43.4Inno Score
VS
X
35.6Inno Score
32Performance26.2
44.8Display46.9
35.6Camera30.1
58.4Battery47.8
60Features28
9 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro1 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X5 Pro wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and battery (+11). 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 X5 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 36 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 117% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,020 vs 470

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 900 nits
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $299

Display

Display comparison: POCO X5 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X5 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits1,200 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X5 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X5 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 778GSnapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10784,274+67%Top 64%470,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,020+117%Top 68%470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,930+95%Top 64%1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X5 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X5 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X5 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X5 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging67 W+103%33 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X5 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X5 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight181 g+2%184 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm
IP ratingIP53IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X5 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X5 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X5 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X5 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 12 (MIUI 14)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X5 Pro versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X5 ProRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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