Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro delivers flagship performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, a superior 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display (1500 nits), and versatile triple 50MP cameras including 2x optical zoom. Its 120W charging and 50W wireless charging provide premium convenience. However, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers exceptional value at less than half the price, featuring a larger 5000mAh battery, brighter 1800-nit AMOLED screen, and impressive 200MP main camera with excellent video stabilization. The Note 13 Pro+ adds IP68 water resistance and newer software with HyperOS upgrade path. Performance differences favor the 12 Pro's flagship processor, yet the Dimensity 7200 Ultra handles daily tasks admirably. For those prioritizing raw specs and wireless charging at premium positioning, choose the 12 Pro. Budget-conscious buyers seeking better battery longevity, brighter display, and practical durability should select the Redmi Note 13 Pro+.
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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | No official rating | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX707) | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| 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 | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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