Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
26.2Performance43.2
46.9Display56.7
30.1Camera63.6
47.8Battery72.1
28Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)13 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and camera (+34). 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)
- 10% lower weight: 184 g vs 204 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 1,150,000+145%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 1,720+266%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 4,300+187%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 W+264% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+10% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |