Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G side by side: Mediatek Dimensity 1080 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra, 50MP vs 200MP…

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G

$369

11categories won

4 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G proves superior overall against the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G. Choose the Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryRedmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G

Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 GamingRedmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G

Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraRedmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G

Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G takes photography with 200MP optics.

🏷️ ValueRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G

Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $219 vs $369.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Specification	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Screen size	6.67"	6.67"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1220 x 2712Winner
Pixel density	395 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	900 nits	3200 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Specification	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 1080	MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra
Process node	6 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	535,000	—
Geekbench multi	2240	—
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Specification	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Ultrawide	8 MP	8 MP
Selfie camera	16 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 30fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Specification	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAh	6,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	67 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	No

Design

Design comparison between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Specification	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Weight	187 gWinner	204 g
Thickness	7.9 mmWinner	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP53	IP68 / IP69
Build	Plastic frame, glass back, Gorilla Glass 5 front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Specification	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Operating system	Android 12	Android 16
OS updates	2 years	3 yearsWinner
Security updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
Specification	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 16 Pro+ 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$219Winner	$369