Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
27.4Performance28.9
44.8Display79.4
42.6Camera30.1
58.4Battery59.6
60Features60
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G7 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and performance (+2). 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 Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 45
- 400% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 900 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% lower thickness: 6.5 mm vs 8 mm
- 14% lower weight: 160 g vs 187 g
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.78 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 440 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 4,500 nits+400% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | MediaTek Helio G200 |
| AnTuTu | 520,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Bottom 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Bottom 26% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 30 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 160 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 6.5 mm+19% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | HiOS 15.1 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |