Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 12
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $599 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 43/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Redmi Note 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (73/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (80/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $200 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 by 743.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Redmi Note 12 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (73/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (80/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.