Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 203g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

Performance 68
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 71
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?

  • Lighter: 181g vs 203g

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1333299
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1654
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4217
  • Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi Note 12 Turbo: The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 12 Turbo Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 1333299 4888150
Geekbench Single 1654 4301
Geekbench Multi 4217 12490
Display 6.7" OLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1120x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 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 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 181 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
61/100
1333299 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +72.7%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 12 Turbo

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (100/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (87/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.