Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 54/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4300); the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 731,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 100W
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 37 points higher (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (95/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 382.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (96/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (90/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (95/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 37 points (91/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.