Apple iPhone 12 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
iPhone 12 delivers superior display technology with its 60Hz OLED screen achieving 1200 nits brightness, paired with the powerful A14 Bionic chip ensuring smooth performance and longevity. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ counters with a larger 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, 8GB RAM standard, and a massive 5000mAh battery supporting blazing 120W charging. Camera specs favor Redmi with its 200MP main sensor, though iPhone 12's computational photography produces more refined real-world images. Build quality heavily favors iPhone with Ceramic Shield and IP68 rating versus plastic back and IP53 rating. Battery capacity decisively advantages Redmi at 5000mAh versus 2815mAh. For most users, iPhone 12's ecosystem integration, longevity, and premium build justify the premium price. Budget-conscious users prioritizing screen size, refresh rate, and battery life should choose Redmi Note 12 Pro+.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 if…
- →First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- →Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- →Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
- A14 Bionic delivers excellent performance and efficiency
- Dolby Vision HDR video recording is a first for any smartphone
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors offered 90Hz or 120Hz
- Small 2815 mAh battery offers mediocre battery life
- 64 GB base storage is inadequate in 2020
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto lens — only dual camera
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 164 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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