Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi Note 12R
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-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 (3,942,923 vs 560,863).
Redmi K100 Pro
Redmi Note 12R
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12R, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Redmi Note 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 2560 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi Note 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi Note 12R by 603.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (90/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (89/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 12R — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use.