Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Pro
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme 9 Pro Plus is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 731,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Redmi Note 12 Pro
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 731937
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1032 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2507 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Redmi Note 12 Pro scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (53/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Redmi Note 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 102 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Redmi Note 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 9 Pro Plus leads Redmi Note 12 Pro by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 Pro Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (53/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi Note 12 Pro (53/100 vs 35/100).