Redmi K100 Pro vs Xiaomi 12
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the 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 — 91/100 vs 64/100 (a 27-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 (3,531,378 vs 1,322,176).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Xiaomi 12
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 27 points higher (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). 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 (95/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 by 167.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
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 (95/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 27 points (91/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Xiaomi 12?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
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 (96/100 vs 68/100).
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 active users.