Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 4G
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 44/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Redmi Note 12 4G
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 4G better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 47 points higher (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (95/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi Note 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 641.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (95/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 47 points (91/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.