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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
48.4Inno Score
26.2Performance41
46.9Display47.5
30.1Camera51.3
47.8Battery58.4
28Features46.7
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)7 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) wins this phone face-off, 48.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+21) and features (+19). 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)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2400
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,300 nits+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 685MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared470,000563,419Bottom 5%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—201,570Bottom 3%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—45,900Bottom 8%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—151,451Bottom 20%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—164,498Bottom 7%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 9%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.65
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera13 MP16 MP+23%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
Weight184 g+2%188 g
Thickness7.9 mm+1%8 mm
IP ratingIP53IP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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