Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
44.944.1
Display
88.588.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
65.365.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 and Redmi Note 12R Pro share similar build quality, both featuring a 6.67-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, though the Note 12R Pro uses OLED technology.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset, but the Note 12R Pro offers more RAM at 12GB compared to the Note 12's maximum of 8GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 48 MP main sensor, but the Note 12R Pro includes a depth sensor and supports video recording at 60fps, while the Note 12 is limited to 30fps.
- Both models are equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 33W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
- The Note 12 runs on Android 12 with MIUI 14, while the Note 12R Pro comes with Android 13 and MIUI 13, providing a slightly updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro
General
Release Date
2022, October 27
2023, June 23
Announced
2022, October 27
2023, June 23
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5GNot to be confused withXiaomi Redmi Note 12 4GandXiaomi Redmi Note 12 5Gfor China market
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
OLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 50% in 22 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
188 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Frosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue
Black, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1)
Software
Operating System
Android 12, MIUI 14 (International), MIUI 13 (India)
Android 13, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 12, MIUI 14 (International), MIUI 13 (India)
Android 13, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

