Redmi 12 vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

The Redmi 12 (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 39/100 (a 12-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).

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 12

Performance 29
Display 48
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 61
Value for money 52

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

Performance 55
Display 64
Camera 40
Battery 50
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Redmi 12 better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 208g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 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
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (64/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 12 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 — 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging — 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS — Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 900 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions — 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm
Weight 198 g 208 g
Launch price $150 —

Camera comparison

Redmi 12

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Redmi 12

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
48
display

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
64
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 12

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 12 and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 12 MediaTek Helio G88
39/100
365001 AnTuTu
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300
51/100 +58.5%
879714 AnTuTu

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads Redmi 12 by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi 12

$150

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (64/100 vs 48/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (66/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 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 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).