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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

X
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X
43.4Inno Score
26.2Performance27.4
46.9Display44.8
30.1Camera42.6
47.8Battery58.4
28Features60
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)8 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and camera (+13). 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 Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 900 nits
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $329

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 115% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 470
  • 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+33%900 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 685MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%520,000+11%Top 75%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%1,010+115%Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%2,450+63%Top 74%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP16 MP+23%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Weight184 g+2%187 g
Thickness7.9 mm+1%8 mm
IP ratingIP53IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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