Redmi K100 Pro vs Xiaomi 12

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,322,176).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 45
Design 75
Value for money 58
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1322176
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 2400x1080
Refresh rate 2560 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g
Price $750
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
45/100 -198.2%
1322176 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 by 198.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (90/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (89/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (75/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Xiaomi 12?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Xiaomi 12?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.