Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 729,766).
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Faster charging: 210W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 729766 | 2708482 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 210W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12 Explorer and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (87/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (80/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Explorer over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.