Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Google's Pixel 8 Pro commands a premium price that justifies its superior technology stack. Featuring the custom Tensor G3 chip, 2400-nit LTPO OLED display with 120Hz refresh, and exceptional computational photography with multiple telephoto options, the Pixel 8 Pro delivers flagship performance and AI-enhanced features. Battery capacity edges the competition at 5050mAh with 23W wireless charging. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ impresses budget-conscious buyers with a massive 200MP main sensor and blazingly fast 120W charging, though its plastic back, older Android 12 OS, and weaker 900-nit display show cost-cutting measures. Performance gap favors Pixel 8 Pro's superior processor and 12GB RAM. For those prioritizing raw specs and charging speed on a tight budget, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ delivers exceptional value. However, Pixel 8 Pro's refined Android 14, superior computational photography, premium build quality, and three-year OS guarantee justify the premium. Choose Pixel 8 Pro for the complete flagship experience; select Redmi for maximum value per dollar.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro if…
- →Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- →Seven years of OS and security updates
- →Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
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
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
- Built-in temperature sensor
- On-device AI features
Cons
- Tensor G3 prone to thermal throttling
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Heavy at 213 g
- Expensive at launch
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 | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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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