realme 13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
25.3Performance27.4
58.4Display44.8
45.9Camera42.6
54.3Battery58.4
52Features60
7 spec wins — realme 13 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 13 Pro 5G scores 44.5 against 43.4 for Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 13 Pro 5G edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 13 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 43
- 122% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 900 nits
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 52
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 900
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+122% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Bottom 21% | 1,010+12%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,770+13%Bottom 30% | 2,450Bottom 25% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+4% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+2% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 13 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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