POCO X5 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
23.6Performance26.2
44.8Display46.9
29.8Camera30.1
47.8Battery47.8
44Features28
3 spec wins — POCO X56 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X5 scores 36 against 35.6 for Redmi Note 12 (4G). Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO X5 edges ahead in features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- 93% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 906 vs 470
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,013 vs 1,500
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 900 nits
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 14% higher AnTuTu 10: 470,000 vs 411,000
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $249
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,200 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000Top 82% | 470,000+14%Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+93%Top 77% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013+34%Top 80% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | 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 | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 184 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | 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 X5 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |