OnePlus Nord 2T vs Redmi Note 12S
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus Nord 2T is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,976 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
Redmi Note 12S
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017976 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1793
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 190g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Redmi Note 12S, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 2T leads Redmi Note 12S by 106.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (59/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus Nord 2T edges out the Redmi Note 12S by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on performance (59/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the Redmi Note 12S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the OnePlus Nord 2T (59/100 vs 40/100).