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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB) vs Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs Realme 5 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Realme 5 Pro XXiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)25Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)
6.67"
OLED

1080x2400

200
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4035
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)25 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)vs5 Pro (128GB/4GB)6 Advantages Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)98%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (110GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+6.67"6%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 8MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+5000 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4035 mAh
+120W5 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs20W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
210 grams (7.35 ounces)vs+184 grams (6.44 ounces)14%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
395 PPIvs+409 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/4" inchesvs+1/2" inches100%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) 16MP
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G 22101316UG, 22101316UCPOppo Realme 5 Pro RMX1971, RMX1973 (128GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiRealme
Release date11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/20229/1/2019, Announced: 8/20/2019
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 162.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.41 in)74.2 x 157 millimeters (2.92 x 6.18 in)
Weight210 grams (7.35 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 11
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14Realme UI 2.0 (Global)
ColorOS 11 (China)

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G68 MC4Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 498710 (v9)
Geekbench: 2208 (v5.1), 2372 (v6)
GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 182765 (v7)
Geekbench: 6106 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📲 Display

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI409 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3+
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
450nits[typ]

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bandsExpand band detailsCollapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
200 megapixels
8MP ultrawidef/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macrof/2.4
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawidef/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
2MP macrof/2.41/5"1.75µm
2MP depthf/2.41/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.56µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@960fps (slow motion)
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4035 mAh
Charger, watts120W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
20W Wired fast charging
VOOC 3.0
Wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian Black, Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Trend edition• Colors: Crystal Green, Crystal Blue
• VOOC 3.0 charger: 50% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Realme 5 Pro (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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