Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 49/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Redmi Note 12 Pro
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 731937
- Lighter: 181g vs 187g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1032 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2507 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Redmi Note 12 Pro scores 5 points higher (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | 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 | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 102 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 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 Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 50 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 Pro by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Narzo 50 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 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 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro edges out the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (70/100 vs 56/100).