Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ both offer compelling mid-range experiences with distinct strengths. Motorola prioritizes display quality with a brighter pOLED screen (1300 nits vs 900 nits) and superior Android 14 software, while maintaining a more refined build with vegan leather back and IP68 water resistance. Xiaomi counters with an exceptional 200MP main camera, superior 120W charging speed, and slightly better processor performance via the Dimensity 1080. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, though Motorola adds wireless charging where Xiaomi omits it entirely. At $399 versus $329, the price gap favors Xiaomi for budget-conscious buyers seeking raw megapixels and charging speed. However, Motorola's stylus functionality, display brightness, software recency, and overall build quality justify its premium positioning. Choose Motorola for a polished experience and camera versatility, select Xiaomi if ultra-fast charging and high-resolution stills are priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) if…
- →Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- →Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- →IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
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
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Pros
- Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
- Wireless charging support is uncommon in this segment
- Large 5000 mAh battery with respectable 30W fast charging
Cons
- Stylus lacks Bluetooth or air gesture features like S Pen
- No telephoto camera for zoom photography
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- Only one OS update and three years of security patches
- Video recording maxes out at 4K@30fps
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 | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g |
| Material | Vegan leather back, plastic frame | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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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