Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 12
27.4Performance43.2
44.8Display47.7
42.6Camera47
58.4Battery62.5
60Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and features (+5). 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
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 27
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 121% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 520,000
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,100 nits+22% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000Top 75% | 1,150,000+121%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 1,720+70%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 4,300+76%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 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 180 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |