Redmi Note 12R vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 22/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 560,863).
Redmi Note 12R
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 32 points higher (54/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi Note 12R by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12R
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (72/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 32 points (54/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.