Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: Is It Worth the Extra $100?

This review examines two new Xiaomi devices: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G. Both phones include a clear casing, a user handbook, a USB A to USB-C connection, and dual speakers with 3.5mm audio jacks.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has a 67-watt fast charger, whereas the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G has a 120-watt fast charger. The phones share a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 1080p. On both devices, the maximum screen brightness is 900 nits.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is lighter and thinner in comparison to the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G. Both phones are made of polycarbonate and contain a fingerprint scanner incorporated into the power button. They also have an IR blaster, a microphone hole, and two speakers.

The phones include a SIM card slot as well as a USB-C charging port. Neither gadget can accept an SD card, but both can accept two SIM cards simultaneously. The rear of the Redmi Note 12 Pro is flat, whereas the back of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is curved.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus features a bigger camera bump since it has a 200-megapixel main sensor, whereas the Redmi Note 12 Pro has a 50-megapixel primary sensor. Both phones contain a 2-megapixel macro camera and an ultra-wide camera. Both gadgets share the same front-facing camera.

In terms of video recording, both devices can record at 4K 30 frames per second, although the video lacks stabilization other from the optical image stabilization included into the main cameras. The front-facing cameras can record at a maximum resolution of 1080p at 60 frames per second.

Video stabilization is significantly improved at 1080p at 30 frames per second. The phones’ picture quality is comparable during the day, but the Redmi Note 12 Pro shoots superior evening photos, especially when utilizing the night mode.

Both phones are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset, which is combined with 8GB of RAM. They are using the MIUI 14.05 operating system, which is based on Android 12. Both handsets have comparable storage speeds, however the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus receives a slightly higher Antutu score.

The primary distinctions between the two phones are quick charging, thickness and weight, and the primary camera on the back. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G costs $100 less and includes a 67-watt fast charger, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G costs $100 more and includes a 120-watt fast charger.

With a curved rear and a bigger camera bump, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G is also thicker and heavier. The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G has a 200-megapixel primary sensor as well, whereas the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

Both phones have a similar screen, construction, and performance. The biggest distinctions are fast charging, thickness and weight, and the primary camera on the rear. It is up to the user to determine whether the extra $100 for the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G is worthwhile.

Comparing both phone based on real-life use case:

Feature	Redmi Note 12 Pro	Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
Price	Cheaper	More expensive
Fast Charging	67 watt charger included	120 watt charger included
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	5000mAh
Charging Time	About 40 minutes	About 20 minutes
Screen Size	6.67 inches	6.67 inches
Screen Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Resolution	1080p	1080p
Peak Brightness	900 nits	900 nits
Weight	187 grams	210 grams
Thickness	Thinner	Thicker
Fingerprint Scanner	Built into power button	Built into power button
Speakers	Dual	Dual
Audio Jack	Yes	Yes
SIM Card Slots	2	2
SD Card Slot	None	None
Main Camera	50 megapixel sensor	200 megapixel sensor
Ultra-Wide Camera	Same	Same
Macro Camera	Same	Same
Front Camera	Same	Same
Video Recording	4K 30fps, OIS	4K 30fps, OIS
Video Stabilization	Poor	Poor
Maximum Front Cam Res	1080p 60fps	1080p 60fps
Performance	Same	Same
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 1080	MediaTek Dimensity 1080
RAM	8GB	8GB
OS	MIUI 14.05 (based on Android 12)	MIUI 14.05 (based on Android 12)