Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 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 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 235g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). 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 Turbo (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1333299 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 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 | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 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 Turbo
- 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 Turbo and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users. 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.