Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi Note 12R
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the 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 — 91/100 vs 43/100 (a 48-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 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Redmi Note 12R
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12R, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 48 points higher (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Redmi Note 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi Note 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi Note 12R by 521.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 48 points (91/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Redmi Note 12R — 43/100.
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 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
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.