Redmi Note 12R vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 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 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 568,395); the Redmi Note 12R is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12R by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12R
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 12R has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R 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.