Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 (Global)
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 47/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 521,686); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (Global) better?
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 (Global), the Redmi K100 Pro scores 44 points higher (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 33/100). 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 (Global) (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 (Global) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (95/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2048 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi Note 12 (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 576.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (96/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 (Global) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (95/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 44 points (91/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.