Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

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Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G compared with Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
XiaomiRedmi Note 12 Pro 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022November 2022
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness395 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits900 nits
Display typeFlat Flow AMOLED.Flow AMOLED; flat screen confirmed by Expert Reviews, despite Tech Advisor describing it as curved. The rear glass has a curved arc design.
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5.Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Display featuresDCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; reading and sunlight modes.DCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; reading and sunlight modes.
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 1080MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPU6 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.6 GHz.6 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.6 GHz.
GPUMali-G68.Mali-G68.
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2. Current UK maker sheet lists all three configurations; the contemporary UK reviews tested 6 GB/128 GB and described that as the only locally available option. No microSD slot (Tech Advisor).LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK maker configuration only, without other regions' 12 GB option. No microSD slot (Tech Advisor).
CoolingTwelve-layer graphite cooling system.LiquidCool vapour chamber with a 3,000 mm² cooling area.
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX766, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and four-pixel binning to 2 µm pixels.f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, OIS, seven-element lens, ALD anti-glare coating and sixteen-pixel binning to 2.24 µm pixels.
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2 and 119° field of view.f/2.2 and 119° field of view.
ZoomDigital crop from the main camera; no dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews).Digital crop from the main camera; no dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews).
Video recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 120/240/960 fps.4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 120/240/960 fps.
Front video1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 720p at 120 fps.1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 720p at 120 fps.
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; filmCamera filters.Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, filmCamera filters and ProCut automatic crops.
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 120 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Wired charging–Surge P1 charging chip; maker claims 100% in 19 minutes under its laboratory conditions.
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging (Tech Advisor).No wireless charging (Tech Advisor).
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight187 g (better)210.5 g
Thickness7.9 mm (better)8.98 mm
Height × width162.9 × 76 mm162.9 × 76 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP53
MaterialsGlass rear and plastic frame (Expert Reviews).Glass rear and metal camera surround; plastic frame confirmed by Expert Reviews.
ColoursMidnight Black, Polar White and Sky Blue.Midnight Black, Polar White and Sky Blue in the UK maker sheet; regional names include Obsidian Black, Arctic White and Iceberg Blue.
Water resistance detailIP53, confirmed by Tech Advisor; not intended for immersion.IP53, confirmed by Tech Advisor; protection against splashes rather than immersion.
BiometricsSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.Side fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
SpeakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMaker UK sheet lists MIUI 14 based on Android S (Android 12); the UK reviewers describe Android 13. China's earlier launch used MIUI 13, as reported by REVU. Historical update promises conflict, so no version count is assumed.UK maker sheet lists MIUI 14 based on Android S (Android 12), while the UK reviewers describe Android 13. China's earlier launch used MIUI 13, as reported by REVU; no later software version is assumed for launch.
In the box67 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. This entry follows UK/global hardware and configurations; November 2022 Chinese first sale is named to REVU and Gizmochina. The later UK Pro release was 4 April 2023 (Tech Advisor).120 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. UK/global hardware and configuration are used here; November 2022 Chinese first sale is named to REVU and Gizmochina. The later UK release was 24 March 2023 (Tech Advisor).
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Tech Advisor); dual 5G supported.Dual SIM (Tech Advisor); dual 5G supported.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4.Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2.Bluetooth 5.2.
NFCNFC; functions vary by market.NFC; functions vary by market.
USBUSB-C (Tech Advisor).USB-C (Tech Advisor).
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I and Galileo E1.GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I and Galileo E1.

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