Redmi K50 Gaming vs Xiaomi 12
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K50 Gaming has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,294,871); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Xiaomi 12
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1294871
- Lighter: 180g vs 210g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (69/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 2.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K50 Gaming
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (69/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 edges out the Redmi K50 Gaming by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Xiaomi 12?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Xiaomi 12?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.