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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 498,710
- against 387,395
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Resistance Features
- IP54
- against IP53
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 900 nits
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 207.5 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 498,710 Best value | 387,395 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 965 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,409 | — |
| CPU Description | — | 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 | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, White, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 165.9 mm |
| Weight | 207.5 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | — | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 Best value | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 210 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen, Dolby Vision | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, DCI-P3, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | — | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 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 B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Redmi Note 12R Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 22101317C |
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