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).

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.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 9 Pro Plus

Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 35
Battery 35
Portability —
Value for money —

Redmi Note 12 Pro

Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 46

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
35
camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Realme 9 Pro Plus

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Redmi Note 12 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Realme 9 Pro Plus

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery

Redmi Note 12 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

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 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
46/100
750481 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1080
54/100 -2.5%
731937 AnTuTu

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

Price unknown

Redmi Note 12 Pro

$300

Detailed category analysis

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).