Redmi 12 vs TCL P80 5G
The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $150 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 5G leads — 55/100 vs 39/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 5G is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12
TCL P80 5G
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $229
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1375
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the TCL P80 5G, the TCL P80 5G scores 16 points higher (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi 12 — 52/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12 | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $150 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12 and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 5G leads Redmi 12 by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Redmi 12 was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the TCL P80 5G?
The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 over the TCL P80 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the TCL P80 5G (84/100 vs 48/100).