OnePlus Ace 6 vs Redmi Note 12S
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96; estimated prices are $399 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 31/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 213g).
OnePlus Ace 6
Redmi Note 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $399
- Better camera (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Redmi Note 12S, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 34 points higher (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3391399 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 176 g | |
| Price | $399 | $220 |
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Redmi Note 12S by 587.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $179. Redmi Note 12S is cheaper by $179.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (73/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (79/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (80/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 34 points (65/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (41/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.