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Reno9 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 12

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2022

Reno9 Pro 5G

$599

80.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

80.8

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera84/100

Battery78/100

· 2022

Redmi Note 12

Price on request

80.7/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

80.7

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera78/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Reno9 Pro 5G:

✓4g lighter chassis (184g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9400 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Redmi Note 12:

✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Reno9 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 12
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.7"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	N/A	1080x2400 (395 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP	48 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP	13 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	165.88 x 76.21 x 7.98 mm
Weight	184 g	188 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	33W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$599	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Reno9 Pro 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Reno9 Pro 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Reno9 Pro 5G:

Higher overall BeastScore: 80.8 vs top rival 80.7 · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB

When to buy Redmi Note 12:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+500 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 33W vs max 0W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Reno9 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 12

Which phone is better: Reno9 Pro 5G or Redmi Note 12?

Reno9 Pro 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.8/100 compared to Redmi Note 12 (80.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.8 vs top rival 80.7 and More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Reno9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 12?

Reno9 Pro 5G is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Redmi Note 12 features a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Reno9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 12?

In lab hardware evaluations, Reno9 Pro 5G scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Redmi Note 12 scores 78/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Reno9 Pro 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Reno9 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 12

Which phone is better: Reno9 Pro 5G or Redmi Note 12?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Reno9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 12?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Reno9 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 12?

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