Redmi 12 4G vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 38/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12 4G
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes Redmi 12 4G better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 208g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12 4G vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 13 points higher (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12 4G | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: —
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12 4G and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads Redmi 12 4G by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 4G or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 4G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Redmi 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 4G or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 4G or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 4G over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (55/100 vs 29/100).