Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Poco X5: A Detailed Showdown

Xiaomi offers a plethora of budget-friendly smartphones, making it tough to choose. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the Poco X5 are two popular contenders. This comparison dives deep into their features, performance, and value to help you determine which one best suits your needs.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G boasts a more powerful chipset and faster charging, offering a smoother experience for demanding tasks. However, the Poco X5 shines with exceptional battery life and a vibrant display, making it a compelling choice for everyday users prioritizing longevity and visual clarity. It's a close call!

PHONES
Phone Names	Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G	Xiaomi Poco X5

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands	-	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	-	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA - India

Launch
Announced	2023, March 03	2023, February 06
Status	Available. Released 2023, April 11	Available. Released 2023, February 07

Body
Dimensions	164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)	165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	201.8 g (7.13 oz)	189 g (6.67 oz)
	-	IP53, dust and splash resistant

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Size	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, 700 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak)	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G (8 nm)	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
GPU	Adreno 618	Adreno 619
OS	Android 11, MIUI 13	Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.2

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Quad	108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, 120˚, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	-
Triple	-	48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Features	-	HDR
Single	16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)	13 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes
	-	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.1, A2DP, LE
Infrared port	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS
Radio	Unspecified	FM radio, recording
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	67W wired	33W wired, 100% in 60 min
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	Li-Po 5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Star Blue, Graphite Gray, Polar White, Ice blue	Jaguar Black, Wildcat Blue, Supernova Green
Models	‎2209116AG, 2209116AG	22111317PG, 22111317PI
Price	About 150 EUR	About 230 EUR
SAR	-	0.84 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	-	0.52 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 106h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-27.3 LUFS (Good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 400895 (v9) GeekBench: 2088 (v5.1)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G

More powerful chipset
Faster 67W charging
Potentially better camera quality
Sleek design

Shorter battery life
Potentially less bright display

Xiaomi Poco X5

Exceptional battery life (106h endurance)
Bright and vibrant display (728 nits)
More affordable price
5G connectivity

Less powerful chipset
Slower 33W charging
Potentially slightly lower camera quality

Display Comparison

The Poco X5 takes the display crown with a measured peak brightness of 728 nits, offering better outdoor visibility. While the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G's display is good, it doesn't reach the same level of brightness. Both offer vibrant colors and decent resolution, but the Poco X5's contrast ratio (infinite nominal) suggests deeper blacks.

Camera Comparison

Both phones offer capable camera systems, but the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G likely has a slight edge in image quality, particularly in low-light conditions, due to its potentially better sensor and image processing. However, the Poco X5's camera is still quite good for the price.

Performance

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G's Snapdragon 732G chipset provides a noticeable performance advantage over the Poco X5's Snapdragon 695 5G. This translates to smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance. The 732G is simply a more powerful chip.

Battery Life

The Poco X5 absolutely dominates in the battery department. Its endurance rating of 106 hours is significantly higher than what we'd expect from the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G. This means the Poco X5 will easily last a full day, and potentially even longer, on a single charge.

Buying Guide

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is ideal for users who prioritize performance, gaming, and faster charging. The Poco X5 is a great pick for those who value long battery life, a bright display, and a more affordable price point.