The new Redmi Note 12 Series made its debut and, just like the previous series, it includes the Pro Plus variant. Do not get fooled: it is not a flagship, but it remains a mid-ranger. However, it provides very interesting specifications such as amazing charging technology and a powerful chipset, as well as an advanced camera. Another brand releasing Pro Plus mid-rangers is Realme, which came up with the Realme 9 Pro Plus earlier this year. Is it better to get the newly-announced Redmi mid-ranger or it is better to save some money for the older Realme 9 Pro Plus? Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus and the Realme 9 Pro Plus which will help you to find it out.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Realme 9 Pro+

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus Realme 9 Pro+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 162.9 x 76 x 9 mm,
208 g		 160.2 x 73.3 x 8 mm,
182 g
DISPLAY 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 1080, octa-core 2.6 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G, octa-core 2.5 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, MIUI Android 12, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 200 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera		 Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 120W 4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES dual SIM slot, 5G, IP53 certification dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The most interesting design belongs to the Realme 9 Pro Plus. It is one of the few phones with a color changing glass back: it is able to change its color if you place it under direct sunlight, in just a few seconds. It is thinner and lighter than its rival and it is an even more compact phone. But with the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, you can actually get a better build quality. Unlike the Realme coming with a plastic frame, the Redmi has an aluminum frame as well as a glass back. Further, it features the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. However, it is way thicker, heavier, and bigger than its opponent. So, if you want a more beautiful design and a more ergonomic phone, go for the Realme, otherwise, if you are looking for superior build quality, you should go for the Redmi.

Display

The most advanced display belongs to the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus. It has an OLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, HDR10+ certification, a peak brightness of 900 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. With the Realme 9 Pro+, you get a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution, a 90 Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 600 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. As you can see, the Realme is inferior in terms of refresh rate, brightness, and color reproduction. On the other hand, its fingerprint reader doubles as a heart sensor. But it has nothing to do with the quality of the panel.

Specs & Software

The hardware department of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is definitely better than the one found on the Realme 9 Pro Plus. It is powered by the new Dimensity 1080 mobile platform by Mediatek: a chipset built with a 6 nm production process sporting an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.6 GHz, six Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G68 MC4 GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal UFS 2.2 storage. The Realme 9 Pro Plus has an inferior MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset built at 6 nm with an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A78 running at 2.5 GHz, six Cortex A55 running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G68 MC4 GPU. It is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. Both phones run Android 12 out of the box, even though they debuted in different periods.

Camera

The most advanced camera setup belongs to the Realme 9 Pro+. It has a triple camera setup including a main Sony IMX766 sensor with a 50 MP resolution and OIS, as well as an ultrawide camera with an 8 MP resolution and a macro camera with a 2 MP resolution. Further, it has a 16 MP selfie camera. The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has the same secondary sensors and the same selfie camera, but the main sensor is a Samsung one with a 200 MP resolution and OIS.

Battery

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus provides a longer battery life thanks to its bigger 5000 mAh battery and it charges quicker thanks to 120W fast charging.

Price

You can get the Realme 9 Pro+ for less than €300 or $300 thanks to the actual street prices, while you need at least $339 or €340 for the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus. The latter wins the comparison.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Realme 9 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus

PRO

  • Bigger battery
  • Better chipset
  • Better display
  • Faster charging

CONS

  • Inferior rear camera

Realme 9 Pro Plus

PRO

  • Better camera
  • More compact
  • Color-changing back
  • Heart rate sensor

CONS

  • Inferior chipset

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