Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, 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 55/100 (a 37-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 783,606); the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed is noticeably lighter (181g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 235g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- 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 Speed vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). 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 Speed (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed
- 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 Speed
- 6.7" OLED
- 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 Speed
- 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 Speed and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed 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 Speed (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed 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 Speed or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed 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.