Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
These phones target vastly different market segments. The Xiaomi 12 Pro commands a $999 premium with flagship specifications: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, 1500-nit LTPO AMOLED display at 3200x1440 resolution, and a versatile camera setup with 50MP main, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses plus 8K video recording. Performance and display quality are noticeably superior, backed by the Adreno 730 GPU and 120Hz refresh rate on a sharper panel. The 12 Pro justifies premium positioning through wireless charging and stronger build materials. Conversely, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ at $329 delivers exceptional budget value with a 200MP main camera sensor, faster 120W charging, and a larger 5000mAh battery. Its MediaTek Dimensity 1080 handles daily tasks competently but noticeably lags in gaming and demanding apps compared to the 8 Gen 1. Display brightness maxes at 900 nits versus 1500, and the 2400x1080 resolution feels less sharp on a 6.67-inch screen. IP53 water resistance is practical though inferior to premium standards. The Note 12 Pro+ excels for everyday users prioritizing battery life and camera megapixels over raw performance. Choose the 12 Pro for flagship performance and professional photography, or select the Note 12 Pro+ for budget-conscious buyers seeking excellent value with capable essentials.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Xiaomi 12 Pro if…
- →120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- →Triple 50 MP camera system
- →QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
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
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Pros
- 120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- Triple 50 MP camera system
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
- Harman Kardon quad speakers
- 50W wireless charging is very fast
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal throttling
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 has ads and bloatware
- 2x telephoto zoom is limited
- USB 2.0 data speeds
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 | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | No official rating | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX707) | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/1.9, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 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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