Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 531,656); the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is noticeably lighter (201g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 235g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 531656 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1819 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.