POCO M5s vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range performance, but they cater to different priorities. POCO M5s brings an excellent AMOLED display at 6.43 inches with 700 nits brightness, a reliable 64MP camera system, and outstanding battery life through its 5000mAh capacity. Processing comes from MediaTek Helio G95, which handles everyday tasks competently without excessive heat. The 33W charging is respectable, and the price of $199 makes it exceptional value for the feature set. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ costs $329 but justifies the premium through several upgrades. Its 200MP main camera with OIS captures significantly more detail, and 4K video recording outpaces the M5s's 1080p. The 120Hz AMOLED display at 6.67 inches feels noticeably smoother, while 120W HyperCharge is genuinely fast. Dimensity 1080 processor offers better sustained performance than the Helio G95, plus 5G connectivity, IP53 dust/water resistance, and WiFi 6. Both share the same 5000mAh battery, but the Note 12 Pro+ needs that faster charging due to its more power-hungry features. Choose the M5s for budget consciousness and excellent everyday performance, or invest in the Note 12 Pro+ if you want a more premium experience with better cameras and smoother displays.
Who Should Buy
Buy the POCO M5s if…
- →AMOLED display at $199 is exceptional — deep blacks and vibrant colors
- →Large 5000 mAh battery lasts two days with moderate use
- →64 MP main camera takes good daylight photos
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
POCO M5s
Pros
- AMOLED display at $199 is exceptional — deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Large 5000 mAh battery lasts two days with moderate use
- 64 MP main camera takes good daylight photos
- 33W fast charging is quick for the price range
- Slim and lightweight at 178.8 g
Cons
- No 5G — limited to 4G LTE
- 60Hz display feels dated compared to 90Hz competitors
- Helio G95 struggles with demanding games
- 2 MP macro and depth cameras are filler
- No water resistance rating
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 | POCO M5s | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 178.8 g | 210 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back, glass front | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | None | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.29 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 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 | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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