Redmi Note 10S vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
21.1Performance27.4
28.8Display44.8
31.6Camera42.6
47.8Battery58.4
44Features60
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S11 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+16). Redmi Note 10S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 22% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 900 nits
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $329
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.43 ″ | 6.67 ″+4% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+4% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+22% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 330,000Top 89% | 520,000+58%Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 510Top 91% | 1,010+98%Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,650Top 90% | 2,450+48%Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+4% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | 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 | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |