Redmi 12 4G vs Redmi K100 Pro

The Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 362,744).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12 4G
Performance 29
Display 57
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 58
Value for money
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
What makes Redmi 12 4G better?

  • Overall rating 38/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 362744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 12 4G vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (95/100 vs 43/100).

Redmi 12 4G: The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 12 4G Redmi K100 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 362744 3942923
Geekbench Single 430 3640
Geekbench Multi 1375 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MIUI 14 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 198 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Redmi 12 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 12 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 12 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 12 4G and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 12 4G MediaTek Helio G88
38/100
362744 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100 +90.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi 12 4G by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (98/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (81/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (90/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (95/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 4G or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 4G by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 12 4G and the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 4G or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 4G or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 12 4G over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.