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Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12

What Poco X3 Pro does better (9) and where Redmi Note 12 wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro
Xiaomi · 2021Poco X3 Pro
6.6Score
9 advantages≈ $230
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi Note 12
6.4Score
8 advantages≈ $190
5.5Display8.0
4.5Performance3.5
6.7Camera5.7
7.3Battery3.9
4.6Features5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Poco X3 ProRedmi Note 12
76.8 × 165.39.476.2 × 165.98
Poco X3 ProRedmi Note 12Difference
Height165.3 mm165.9 mm−0.6 mm
Width76.8 mm76.2 mm+0.6 mm
Thickness9.4 mm8 mm+1.4 mm
Weight215 g188 g+27 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Poco X3 Pro better than Redmi Note 12?

  1. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme979 vs 3083.2×
  2. AnTuTu score453,223 vs 360,745+26%
  3. Stereo speakersYes · Redmi Note 12: No
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,574 vs 1,998+29%
  5. Battery capacity5,160 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+3%
  6. CPU frequency2.96 GHz vs 2 GHz+48%
  7. Max video4K vs 1080p
  8. Selfie camera20 MP vs 13 MP+54%
  9. Loudspeaker loudness-26.1 LUFS vs -28 LUFS+-7%

Why is Redmi Note 12 better than Poco X3 Pro?

  1. Peak brightness450 nits vs 1,200 nits2.7×
  2. OLED panelNo · Poco X3 Pro: Yes
  3. 5GNo · Poco X3 Pro: Yes
  4. Measured brightness529 nits vs 706 nits+33%
  5. Weight215 g vs 188 g+14%
  6. Thickness9.4 mm vs 8 mm+18%
  7. Process7 nm vs 6 nm+17%
  8. Charged in 30 min59% vs 68%+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight215 g188 g
Thickness9.4 mm8 mm
Height165.3 mm165.9 mm
Width76.8 mm76.2 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP53IP53
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3IPx3
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursPhantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal BronzeFrosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDAMOLED
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness450 nits1,200 nits
Measured brightness529 nits706 nits
Screen-to-body ratio84.6%85%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 860Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process7 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.96 GHz2 GHz
GPUAdreno 640Adreno 619
AnTuTu score453,223360,745
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,5741,998
3DMark Wild Life Extreme979308
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/2.76"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate30 fps—
Selfie camera20 MP13 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,160 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Active use (test)—11 h
Wired charging33 W33 W
Charged in 30 min59%68%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared portYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-26.1 LUFS-28 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)0.57 W/kg0.68 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 13 for POCOMIUI 14 (International)
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