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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Redmi Note 12R Pro
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.
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
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 (China) and Redmi Note 12R Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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. They are identical on performance — 44/100 for both. They are level across the other categories too, so pick on price, availability and brand preference.
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 models are level across every measured category, so pick on price, availability and brand preference.