Redmi Note 12 (China) vs Redmi Note 12R Pro

The Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Redmi Note 12R Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Redmi Note 12R Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 46/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Performance 44
Display 79
Camera 29
Battery 46
Portability 67
Value for money
Redmi Note 12R Pro
Performance 44
Display 79
Camera 29
Battery 46
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?

  • Overall rating 46/100
What makes Redmi Note 12R Pro better?

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

The Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Redmi Note 12R Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.

Redmi Note 12 (China): The Redmi Note 12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 12R Pro: The Redmi Note 12R Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12 (China) Redmi Note 12R Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu 521686 521686
Geekbench Single 852 852
Geekbench Multi 2048 2048
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 13, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP53
Dimensions 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 188 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Redmi Note 12R Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Redmi Note 12R Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi Note 12R Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 12 (China) and Redmi Note 12R Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 12 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
46/100
521686 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12R Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
46/100
521686 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Redmi Note 12R Pro?

Both devices scored 46/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi Note 12R Pro.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Redmi Note 12R Pro?

The Redmi Note 12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Note 12R Pro — 46/100.

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (China) over the Redmi Note 12R Pro?

The Redmi Note 12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12R Pro is a better fit for everyday use.