RedMagic 9S Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
56.6Performance27.4
57.1Display44.8
51.5Camera42.6
75.1Battery58.4
86.7Features60
9 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and features (+27). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- 18% lower weight: 187 g vs 229 g
- 10% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $649
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+1% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+78% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+125%Top 24% | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+190%Top 22% | 2,450Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+30% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+19% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 187 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |