Comparing Xiaomi's Redmi Note 12 5G vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Pro Plus, to see how the camera, gaming, battery tech and other specs stack up. Which mid-range Xiaomi smartphone is best for you, and is the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G worth that extra cash?
Here in the UK these mid-range phones are priced at £279, £339 and £449. Check out my unboxing and review of the Pro Plus for more thoughts! I'll also be updating my round-up of the best mid-range mobiles soon for 2023.
Starting with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G, this feels like a very different phone to the others. Performance is more limited with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, although gaming is still possible, while the 48MP camera is rather basic. Apart from the AMOLED screen, there's not much to raise it above other budget phones, and expandable storage (plus the brighter display) is its major advantage in this comparison.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus and the Pro share more DNA, with a glass design, Dolby Vision display, stereo speakers and Dimensity 1080 gaming chops. However, the Plus edition serves up a 200MP HPX camera sensor, while the regular Pro offers Sony's IMX766. That's still a great shooter, although not quite as good in low light.
So which Redmi Note 12 phone are you most tempted by?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G vs Pro vs Pro Plus Chapters:
0:00 - UK pricing
0:32 - Design
2:28 - MiUI & features
5:05 - Display & audio
6:18 - Performance & gaming
7:39 - Battery life
8:23 - Cameras
11:10 - Byyyyeeeeeee
