Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads — 35/100 vs 33/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Redmi Note 12 Explorer edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 44
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
  • Faster charging: 210W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer scores 2 points higher (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer: The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 729766
Geekbench Single 1032
Geekbench Multi 2507
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W 210W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP53
Dimensions 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm
Weight 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 210W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (46/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (60/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?

The Redmi Note 12 Explorer edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?

The Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads on camera score (46/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.