Redmi Note 12 vs Note 12 5G vs Note 12 Pro 5G vs Note 12 Pro+ 5G: What’s the difference?

Redmi has just launched its newest lineup of Note series phones namely the Redmi Note 12, Note 12 5G, the Note 12 Pro 5G, and the Note 12 Pro+ 5G.

While these four devices seem to have pretty similar hardware and feature sets, there are a few key differences in each handset that separates them from each other.

In this article, we’ll be taking a look at these differences so you can decide which Note 12 series phone is right for you!

Redmi Note 12 vs Note 12 5G vs Note 12 Pro 5G vs Note 12 Pro+ 5G: What’s the difference?

Redmi Note 12 series specs

First and foremost, let’s have a quick rundown of the specs of all four phones.

Redmi Note 12	Redmi Note 12 5G	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED	6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED	6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED	6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED
120 Hz refresh rate	120 Hz refresh rate	120 Hz refresh rate	120 Hz refresh rate
1200 nits peak brightness	1200 nits peak brightness	900 nits peak brightness	900 nits peak brightness
Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Snapdragon 865 Adreno 610	Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 Adreno 619	MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Mali-G68	MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Mali-G68
4, 6, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM	4, 6, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM	6, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM	8GB LPDDR4X RAM
64, 128GB (Expandable storage up to 1TB)	128, 256GB (Expandable storage up to 1TB)	128, 256GB internal storage	256GB internal storage
Triple camera setup: • 50MP wide f/1.8 • 8MP ultra-wide f/2.2 • 2MP macro f/2.4	Triple camera setup: • 48MP main f/1.8 • 8MP ultra-wide f/2.2 • 2MP macro f/2.4	Triple camera setup: • 50MP IMX766 wide sensor f/1.88 with OIS • 8MP ultra-wide f/2.2 • 2MP macro f/2.4	Triple camera setup: • 200MP wide f/1.65 with OIS • 8MP ultra-wide f/2.2 • 2MP macro f/2.4
13MP front camera f/2.45	13MP front camera f/2.45	16MP front camera f/2.45	16MP front camera f/2.45
MIUI 14 (Android 13)	MIUI 14 (Android 12)	MIUI 14 (Android 12)	MIUI 14 (Android 12)
5000 mAh battery	5000 mAh battery	5000 mAh battery	5000 mAh battery
33W fast charging	33W fast charging	67W turbo charging	120W HyperCharge
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
Dual SIM + microSD
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC	Dual 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC	Dual 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC	Dual 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
IR Blaster	IR Blaster	IR Blaster	IR Blaster
Side fingerprint sensor	Side fingerprint sensor	Side fingerprint sensor	Side fingerprint sensor
AI Face Unlock	AI Face unlock	AI Face unlock	AI Face unlock
3.5mm headphone jack	3.5mm headphone jack	Dual speakers Dolby Atmos, 3.5mm headphone jack	Dual speakers Dolby Atmos, 3.5mm headphone jack
IP53	IP53	IP53	IP53
165.66 mm x 75.96mm x 7.85 mm	165.88mm x 76.21mm x 7.98mm	162.9mm x 76mm x 7.9mm	162.9mm x 76mm x 8.98mm
183.5g	189g	187g	210.5g
Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue	Onyx Gray, Forest Green, Ice Blue	Midnight Black, Polar White, Sky Blue	Midnight Black, Polar White, Sky Blue

The spec rundown may be a lot to take in all at once so let’s take a look at the Redmi Note 12 devices and compare them spec by spec.

Display

For the display, all four Redmi Note 12 phones will feature the same screen size and resolution: FHD+ 6.67-inch AMOLED panels with all four having 120 Hz refresh rates. However, there are two main differences between the regular 12s and the Pro phones.

One is the brightness, as the Note 12 and 12 5G will have 1200 nits of peak brightness; while the 12 Pro 5G and 12 Pro+ 5G will have only 900 nits of peak brightness.

Second is protection against drops as the regular 12 and 12 5G will only have Corning Gorilla Glass 3 while both the 12 Pro 5G and 12 Pro+ 5G will have the stronger Gorilla Glass 5.

Chipset

For the chipset, the Note 12 will have a Snapdragon 865 processor with the Adreno 610 GPU. Meanwhile, the Note 12 5G will have the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset and the Adreno 619 GPU.

For the Note 12 Pro phones, both will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 and the Mali-G68 GPU.

Storage

In terms of storage options, the Note 12 and 12 5G will have the same options of choosing between 4, 6, and 8GB LPDDR4X RAM.

But for internal storage, the standard Note 12 will only have a base of 64GB and 128GB while the Note 12 5G will start at 128GB and have a higher 256GB option. Both phones have expandable storage of up to 1TB via Micro-SD.

Meanwhile, the Note 12 Pro 5G will be offered with either 6 or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 or 256GB of internal storage. Lastly, the Note 12 Pro+ 5G will only have one storage variant of 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB internal storage.

The Pro phones won’t have the expandable storage found in the regular 12s.

Cameras

All four Redmi Note 12 devices have three rear cameras, with the main difference coming from the main sensor in each phone. All four have an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro shooter. Let’s take a look at the main sensor of each.

For the standard Note 12, we have a 50MP AI wide camera with an f/1.8 aperture. Meanwhile, the Note 12 5G has a 48MP AI main sensor, also with an f/1.8 aperture.

The Note 12 Pro 5G, on the other hand, has a Sony IMX766 50MP wide camera with OIS and an f/1.88 aperture. Lastly, the Note 12 Pro+ 5G has a whopping 200MP wide main sensor with OIS and an f/1,65 aperture.

It seems like the “+” in the 12 Pro+ 5G’s name actually refers to its main sensor’s megapixel count.

Connectivity and Features

There are also key differences in terms of connectivity and features among the Note 12 devices. The standard Note 12 only has Bluetooth 5.0, while the Note 12 5G has Bluetooth 5.1. And as the name suggests, the Note 12 is the only phone here without 5G capability.

Both the Note 12 Pro 5G and Note 12 Pro+ 5G on the other hand have Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6.

While the Note 12 misses out on 5G, it is the only phone which has a microSD card slot that’s expandable up to 1TB.

All four phones carry an IR blaster, a side fingerprint sensor,  a 3.5mm headphone jack, and IP53 water and dust resistance.

Battery

In terms of battery size, all four phones have 5000 mAh batteries. The difference here lies in charging, with the Note 12 and Note 12 5G only having 33W of fast wired charging and the Note 12 Pro having 67W turbocharging.

Lastly, the Note 12 Pro+ 5G has the fastest charging tech here with support for 120W HyperCharge.

There we have it, a rundown of all of the differences and similarities between Redmi’s four new Note 12 devices. No official Philippine price has been announced so we can only compare specs as of now.

Which device are you interested in buying?

Let us know in the comments section down below!