OnePlus N6 Lite vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Redmi Note 12 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus N6 Lite
Redmi Note 12 Pro
Redmi Note 12 Pro wins 4 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsRedmi Note 12 Pro4575
- Camerafrom specsRedmi Note 12 Pro5783
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieRedmi Note 12 Pro4060
- Batteryfrom specsOnePlus N6 Lite7567
- Displayfrom specsRedmi Note 12 Pro5872
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie3434
- ValueNot enough data
- OnePlus N6 Lite has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Redmi Note 12 Pro charges faster67W vs 15W
- Redmi Note 12 Pro has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 13 MP
- OnePlus N6 Lite has the bigger screen6.75" vs 6.67"
- Redmi Note 12 Pro is lighter187 g vs 215 g
- Redmi Note 12 Pro has a sharper selfie camera16 MP vs 5 MP
- Redmi Note 12 Pro has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
- OnePlus N6 Lite is better protected from water and dustIP64 vs IP53
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Redmi Note 12 Pro wins — BeastScore 85.8/100
The Redmi Note 12 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (67W vs 15W) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 13 MP). The OnePlus N6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Faster wired charging: 67W vs 15W · Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus N6 Lite or Redmi Note 12 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (67W vs 15W) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 13 MP). The OnePlus N6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). BeastScore: OnePlus N6 Lite 86.0/100, Redmi Note 12 Pro 85.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus N6 Lite and Redmi Note 12 Pro?
OnePlus N6 Lite has a 6.75-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Redmi Note 12 Pro has a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
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