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Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 179.5 g
- against 188 g
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE
- against A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 460,800
- against 318,444
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 318,444 | 460,800 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 645 | 852 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,855 | 2,053 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Cyan, Yellow | Green, Black, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 165.9 mm |
| Weight | 179.5 g Best value | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Splash Resistant | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP53 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 4,500,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared, Virtual Proximity Sensing | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.85 W/kg Best value | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.85 W/kg Best value | 1.05 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.59 W/kg Best value | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.84 W/kg Best value | 0.91 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB0B5VIN, 2201117PI, 2201117PG | 22111317I, 22111317G |
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