OnePlus Nord 2T vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range performance, but they cater to different priorities. OnePlus Nord 2T features a sharper 6.43-inch AMOLED display at 700 nits with 90Hz refresh and the faster Dimensity 1300 chipset paired with Mali-G77 graphics, making it snappier for gaming and demanding apps. Its 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS produces excellent low-light shots, and 80W SUPERVOOC charging reaches 50% in roughly 20 minutes. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ counters with a larger 6.67-inch display running 120Hz refresh at 900 nits peak brightness, making scrolling smoother and content more vibrant. The 200MP main camera captures incredible detail in daylight, though it relies more on software processing than the Nord 2T's optical approach. Its 5000mAh battery outlasts the 4500mAh competitor by a meaningful margin, and IP53 dust/water resistance adds durability that OnePlus lacks. Performance-wise, the Dimensity 1300 pulls ahead of the 1080, but the gap narrows in everyday use. OnePlus costs $70 more for better optics and faster charging, while Xiaomi offers superior screen brightness, larger battery, and splash protection at a lower price. Choose Nord 2T if you prioritize camera quality and performance; pick Redmi Note 12 Pro+ for battery endurance and display vibrancy.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord 2T if…
- →80W SUPERVOOC fast charging fills battery in about 35 minutes
- →Sony IMX766 main sensor delivers excellent photo quality
- →Dimensity 1300 provides strong mid-range performance
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
OnePlus Nord 2T
Pros
- 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging fills battery in about 35 minutes
- Sony IMX766 main sensor delivers excellent photo quality
- Dimensity 1300 provides strong mid-range performance
- Compact form factor at 6.43 inches is comfortable to hold
- 90Hz AMOLED display with good color accuracy
Cons
- Only 90Hz instead of 120Hz on competitors at the same price
- No water resistance or IP rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP mono cameras are filler
- No wireless charging
- OxygenOS has become more similar to ColorOS with bloat
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 | OnePlus Nord 2T | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (OxygenOS 12.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | None | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 159.1 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, PDAF, OIS, Sony IMX766 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Mono | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.43 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
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