Xiaomi launched the new Redmi Note 12 Series in China with amazing specifications. It is composed of four variants: Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, and Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition, with the latter being just a Pro Plus with 210W fast charging. A lot of people do not know which one to choose after the announcement and this article is here to clear all of their doubts: here is a comparison between the Redmi Note 12, the Pro and the Pro Plus.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm,
188 g		 162.9 x 76 x 7.9 mm,
187 g		 162.9 x 76 x 9 mm,
208 g
DISPLAY 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, octa-core 2 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 1080, octa-core 2.6 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 1080, octa-core 2.6 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB  8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, MIUI Android 12, MIUI Android 12, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Dual 48 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera		 Triple 200 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W 5000 mAh, fast charging 67W 5000 mAh, fast charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM, IP53 dust and splash resistant 5G, dual SIM, IP53 splash and dust resistant 5G, dual SIM, IP53 splash and dust resistant

Design

The best design in my opinion belongs to the Redmi Note 12 Pro, specifically in the pink color variant. But the vanilla version is actually thinner, so it is easier to use with one hand. All of these phones are not built with premium materials but they come with the good build quality and the IP53 certification making them dust resistant and splash resistant.

Display

The Pro and the Pro Plus variant are equipped with the same display, better than the one found on the vanilla version. it is an OLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and HDR10+ certification. Unlike the vanilla version, they come with an in-display fingerprint reader and stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

The Redmi Note 12 has an entry-level Qualcomm chipset from the last generation: the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. With the Pro and the Pro Plus variants, you get a high-end Dimensity 1080 mobile platform by Mediatek running at a max frequency of 2.6 GHz and paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. All of the variants run Android 12 out of the box, customized with MIUI 13.

Camera

The best camera setup belongs to the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: it is equipped with a triple rear camera including a main 200 MP sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2 MP macro lens, while on the front, there is a 16 MP camera. The Redmi Note 12 Pro takes the silver medal with a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and the same secondary sensors, as well as the same front camera. The vanilla version has a disappointing 48 MP main camera paired with a 2 MP depth sensor.

Battery

All the variants of the Redmi Note 12 are equipped with the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. Given that their components have more or less the same energy consumption, you should not expect big differences in terms of battery life. But there are important differences when it comes to the charging speeds: the Pro Plus variant supports 120W fast charging, the Pro one has 67W fast charging, and the vanilla version supports 33W fast charging.

Price

The vanilla Redmi Note 12 is available in the Chinese market with a starting price tag of €170 or $170 at the actual change, the Pro variant starts from €240 or $240, and the Pro Plus begins at €300 or $300. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12

PRO

  • More affordable
  • More memory configurations
  • Thinner

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro

PRO

  • Original design
  • Great display
  • High-end chipset
  • 67W fast charging
  • OIS
  • Quality price ratio
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Nothing particular

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus

PRO

  • Fastest charging
  • Great display
  • Stereo speakers
  • High-end chipset
  • Best camera

CONS

  • Price

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