Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G Vs Pro vs Pro Plus | Camera, Gaming & More!

Comparing Xiaomi's Redmi Note 12 5G vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Pro Plus, to see how the camera, gaming, battery tech and other specs stack up. Which mid-range Xiaomi smartphone is best for you, and is the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G worth that extra cash?
Here in the UK these mid-range phones are priced at £279, £339 and £449. Check out my unboxing and review of the Pro Plus for more thoughts! I'll also be updating my round-up of the best mid-range mobiles soon for 2023.
Starting with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G, this feels like a very different phone to the others. Performance is more limited with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, although gaming is still possible, while the 48MP camera is rather basic. Apart from the AMOLED screen, there's not much to raise it above other budget phones, and expandable storage (plus the brighter display) is its major advantage in this comparison.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus and the Pro share more DNA, with a glass design, Dolby Vision display, stereo speakers and Dimensity 1080 gaming chops. However, the Plus edition serves up a 200MP HPX camera sensor, while the regular Pro offers Sony's IMX766. That's still a great shooter, although not quite as good in low light.
So which Redmi Note 12 phone are you most tempted by?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G vs Pro vs Pro Plus Chapters:
0:00 - UK pricing
0:32 - Design
2:28 - MiUI & features
5:05 - Display & audio
6:18 - Performance & gaming
7:39 - Battery life
8:23 - Cameras
11:10 - Byyyyeeeeeee

[@porobiscuits2658]

Your thumbnail makes you look like the 4th member of the band

[@Carcosahead]

Tech Spurt The Rock 🎸

[@chaos1152]

Nijika after losing her dorito

[@Eric-ee8dy]

😂

[@muhamadrofik2585]

Remind me of Walter white become drummer in hokagou tea time

[@rinn.7898]

Noo,he's the producer

[@shojinakayama6997]

Came for the Bocchers, stayed for the review

[@coolwei1427]

Same

[@happystabbedman6857]

You got clickbaited by an anime wallpaper on a smartphone And so do I

[@Bocchi_The-Rock]

Same

[@mustafauwu]

Everybody : having a normal wallpaper Tech spurt : showing what a weeb he is 🔥

[@camotech1314]

Name checks out 😺

[@yellow_flash813]

​@@camotech1314 yup😂😂

[@Emppu_T.]

Represent

[@Toroidal2995]

Great choice for Kessoku Band.

[@ritsukouneptune6831]

Him comparing the Xiaomi devices Me that stares at Kesoku Band minus Doritos

[@mustafameg9655]

I like how he talks in a professional tone with such wallpapers on the phones

[@CANALIMG]

Do you have something against those wallpapers?

[@mustafameg9655]

@@CANALIMG not really, but i don't think this is the right place for it

[@CANALIMG]

@@mustafameg9655 There's a right place to enjoy something that you like? Or to show art? I didn't know, where's it?

[@mustafameg9655]

@@CANALIMG twitter or reddit are better for these

[@ransan]

I like reviewers that aren't zombies or carbon copies of every other reviewer and are actually having fun doing their videos.

[@andrewf7754]

Thanks for the run down. I started with a Redmi Note 7, 4 years ago. It has been really great. I particularly like the photo capability (fantastic pictures), the jack plug (which was the only way to play music in my old car), and the gorilla glass back, which has such a nice feel. Even now battery life is good, but weaker than before, plus updates no longer supported - so is it time for a replacement? I am inclined to go for the Note 12 5G, as I don't need the phone for gaming, BUT I do like the idea of the SD-card slot. This means I can just slot in the SD-card from my Note 7, with all my music on.

[@dexxed674]

Bro just pulled up the Kessoku Band card I love it Also, no dorito :(

[@natsuLore]

Fr been missing out

[@Peenisballs]

He should’ve bought another one just for dorito

[@AdamHaz103]

He is the dorito

[@bolatteachanoff]

The most BASED phone review! We really needed someone like you, Review Hero!

[@kimberleynihill8458]

Brilliant review. Exactly what i was wanting to know without being bothered to do all the tech research.

[@AnonymousT7]

I love how you test pictues from moving subjects in indoor conditions... this is a real usecase for me and nearly no other youtuber does that for budget devices. Thank you from germany

[@icedbrown5511]

I got Redmi Note 12 Pro yesterday. I had Samsung A54 before. The same camera sensor BUT surprisingly, Redmi takes WAAAY MUCH BETTER PHOTOS.

[@leonardodavinci7425]

How about video and general performance?

[@arpita0106]

yup how bout video quality plss tell me!

[@davey5807]

Is this the one uses MediaTek dimensity 1080? Cause i really like camera sensor it uses since its sony imx

[@GauravSharmaABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR]

🧢

[@yussuyromo3951]

omg! Really?

[@duque7087]

Man just for the wallpapers you deserv my like, without a doub, I loved

[@shin0012]

dont even have a xiaomi phone. just came here cus saw the thumbnail on social media and went aint no way. so click for bocchi. actually great review. have a sub.

[@CliffDaviszootour]

Chris, Thanks for starting with the price. It is extremely frustrating to get to the end of a review and realise you could never afford the blasted thing. Keep up the good work, much appreciated.

[@jasonmx24]

Oh my God!! Bocchi The Rock!! ❤❤❤

[@Roronoralostagain]

A real r/Bocchi the rock moment

[@lthem3487]

That's exactly the comparison I wanted to know! Thank you!

[@theDCD]

Hi there and thanks for the grate videos! I'm stuck between Redmi Note 12 Pro & POCO X5 Pro. Any recommendiations on which one to buy? Thank you!

[@MioTaeyeon]

I saw kessoku band, I clicked haha Btw, awesome review man.

[@hidenori6755]

Ain't no way😱😱 I thought the thumbnail was edited by Lowres members No way its riel

[@keat5712]

No way I just came here because of it too 😱😱

[@onojaelvyz3048]

Thanks for a beautiful review. Much love from Nigeria ❤

[@djben928]

Thank you for sharing your review and insights.

[@kien-chan5801]

The thumbnail goes hard 🗣🔥🔥🔥

[@Cnaeusolo]

Weight is something that I rarely see discussed but it actually has a big impact on the overall experience, for me at least. I can understand it for larger phones, but the 14 Pro weighs 206g, my Pixel 7 is 197g and I find it a tad too heavy to be honest. I'm happy with the overall size and dimensions but I can definitely feel the weight when I'm holding it and when it's in my pocket and I wish it was a tad lighter. I've gotten used to it somewhat but whenever I pick up my old phone I just find it so much easier to handle.

[@Carcosahead]

happened to me when I switched my old iphone 8 for a brand new iphone 13 pro, the change was significant and my wrist had to adapt for a period of time but now I feel weird if I grab a lighter phone 😂

[@_jaywolf_2473]

The Redmi note 12 pro is actually 187 grams

[@adhitya105]

Tech spurt is the new Nijika 😂

[@josemanuelbautistacanales5169]

good choice of wallpapers, new subscriber. kessoku band🤟🏿

[@Nova_3536]

Hey tech spurt love you videos, Can you make a video reviewing on Samsung A73?

[@phyoewaipaing6670]

Thanks. Actually we are looking for the camera difference because they contain different camera sensors. So suggest your contents contains more camera / videos comparisons among these three.

[@bianaagra]

I laughed at the "bye" in the last chapter, just wanted to say thank you for it!

[@galliardo2867]

Aquí respaldando a la Boochi the rock ❤️

[@robjorge725]

I still have the 11 pro so looking to upgrade to a later version. Glad I watched this review as the 12 only has 35w charging?? The 11 pro has 65w! So might have to go for the 12 Pro thanks.

[@wazeemrider1657]

Hello May i know which app you are using to get wallpapers

[@AppelmoesArtandPhotography]

Good evening. I now have the regular Redmi Note 10, and I’m thinking about one of these for my next one. Compared to the video quality of the Redmi Note 10, are these at least the same quality, or slightly better? Because I do film my KZbin art video’s with it. I hope you can help me with this.

[@lesliegoa]

Great review. My pro 5G is arriving in a few days and your take on these phones gave me the perfect perspective. Fab camera comparison

[@kfindlay8436]

I am thinking about buying one as there is a good offer on. How has it been for you over the last few months?

[@dzekydeblau]

I have it and it's been quite good and smooth, no lags or stutters, played PUBG on high settings cinema preset and it was really smooth while screen recording at 60 fps too​@@kfindlay8436

[@luqrai6986]

Dammit, using Bocchi the rock wallpaper as a bait...not fair 😂 anyway nice review video bro 👍✨

[@soulopticc]

Is the pro + the same as the 12t? And is the 12 GB worth the price compared to the 8gb. It's all very confusing.

[@matkooooooo]

How would you compare Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and Samsung A53 5G, which one has better camera, please?

[@tasaki12]

real question which is a deal braker for me: how many seconds is the longest exposure on the pro mode and the lowst iso you can select?? asking for the redmi note 12 pro. thanks in advance

[@r0j0e]

reading the differences on gsm arena, the non-pro and the pro felt very similar.. only when I watched this video I'm like "woah, these are very different phones".. also, first time I'm seeing OIS on the redmi range.. yay! thank you for this video!

[@rexonpadre4653]

GSM Arena's reviews are super safe so as NOT to offend companies. I used to read their reviews before but now they use subjective and vague wordings to confuse a buyer

[@r0j0e]

​@@rexonpadre4653 I don't ever look at their opinions, I only look at the compare sheet on the technical specs. I still messed up tho, I got the pro, but they only offer the 4g here, so my phone doesn't have optical image stabalisation (only the 5g ones have it) :(

[@dennisjr4150]

Where can I get such wallpapers pls

[@gusatvoschiavon]

Nijika is probably taking care of Seika with a cold and couldn't be in the video

[@samvelrubenian3184]

After using a Note 7 for 4 years, I switched to a Pixel 7 this year and I so miss those cool MIUI features. I have to buy a Chromecast to cast my phone onto my smart projector while on my Redmi Note 7 I would just go to wireless display and boom! Xiaomi is amazing.

[@GauravSharmaABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR]

Bro you wasted money on Chromecast it can achievable by any phone If you would have watched the video

[@sofihamdanulhuda4149]

Nice review concept sir

[@artichoke116]

I don't usually watch these kinds of videos but I liked and subscribed because Bocchi the Rock.

[@mesbah_b]

Nice tech spurt ✨

[@Enakiin]

Mr Tech Spurt I have a question, which Kessoku Band member is your favourite?

[@sebastianv789]

Grande Bocchi The Rock!! 👍

[@adilabdulrahman9990]

What would you buy ? Redmi note 12 5g or a used a33 5g which is slightly cheaper.

[@hardVatsuki]

Instant like for Kessoku Band!

[@switwet5509]

Bruh where is Nijika🤣

[@FuminoGDOfficial]

Bocchi The Rock in a Xiaomi cell phone video??? I can't believe it I thought it was a joke, good video by the way and greetings to ADLG

[@Rishisenpaii]

Bro which app did u use to get those wallpapers?

[@rewb6254]

Links to the wallpapers please. Enjoyed the review btw.

[@GoofyCat87]

Bocchi the rock wallpapers

[@Martaine70]

Hi, I am more interested in the Redmi Note 12 TURBO edition, do you know when this is getting a UK release? It is far improved as has a better chipset and performance. Currently can import from China with global ROM but apparently bank apps do not work on it, so wondering when it gets a proper release here? Many thanks.

[@ZiegelsteinTee]

Redmi Note 12 Turbo has been launched under the name Poco F5 in the western world.

[@emt9096]

you just earned a new subscriber

[@fabrizioparedes4730]

Joder que buenos wallpapers , solo falta de la dorito y quedo god.

[@RizzGod3003]

Ain't no way that bocchi the rock wallpaper is real

[@1ndonlymc]

Wonderful video as always

[@gilbertowongsopawiro150]

The comparison I've been looking for. Thank you

[@ilovemymaen6292]

So at the end which one is best for the use of long term??

[@kaig.4578]

Wer did u get does wallpaper Pls send link😅

[@gremcilia_immermurin]

Sad Nijika not in the thumbnail

[@f11bot]

Dorito missing ;-;

[@1MantisPhoenix]

Thank you, ordered my 12 Pro today :D gorilla glass all around is very welcome, I wish it had a stylus,

[@isiahgabrieltabernilla2524]

How do you enable the stabilization in filming with the 12 pro 5g

[@josuevelasquez195]

Vine a comprobar si era cierto lo de la miniatura de bocchi y quedé satisfecho ❤❤❤

[@gasparpmmendoza9304]

X2 no estas osko

[@saitama938]

Bro! Please share your wallpapers below video. Wallpapers are just amazing 💯.

[@ltd1980]

Does the pro + come with the 120w charger in the UK?

[@SaccyBurt]

Hi Tech Spurt, Hope the clocks going forward didn't catch you out Could you recommend a new phone for me, I'm looking around the £600 mark. Could you help a fellow brit out? Many thanks

[@nagarajgouda3665]

Where I can find the wallpaper

[@solsaleem5265]

Just bought the 12pro+, can't wait, 😊

[@cumjesus]

can you send us the source of the wallpapers?

[@deathdoor]

If there's one thing I learned from this video is which Kessoku Band member you like the least.

[@victoriapodubnii9188]

Is it worth upgrading to redmi 12 pro 5g if I've got a huawei nova 5t?

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

I've been using the oppo x2 neo for a year and a half and loved it but it is hard to find another phone for similar money

[@kodaph]

Probably not looking hard enough

[@mlouahdi]

what microphone is that are you using ?

[@S58TSK]

I wish I found your videos before I bought me phone

[@elenibrami4472]

why on earth did they remove the sd slot? also is the simple pro more fragile than the other two?

[@stanislavstoyanov1596]

I used redmi note 8 and 9 now I have note 10 pro for two years and was wondering if I should upgrade to 12 pro I can't wait until early next year for 13 pro about android even now I'm on android 13 I think it won't be no problem for note 12 to upgrade android 14 in near future

[@Aka.Aka.]

Instantly subbed for that thumbnail

[@S58TSK]

I have a request, can you make a video on budget gaming phones for 2023

[@0_zsR]

I have come here because of that Lowres MK II or some group name you may called just to look how real this was.

[@The_Supreme_Savage]

What is the graphics and fps settings for codm on just the pro version?

[@rumaysahkhan7552]

Pls tell me where to buy redmi note 12 Pro in uk

[@zeikinkorea]

Good Video I just bought the pro plus from a 3rd party store in Korea. Hoping it will get Android 13 soon 😮 but it is quite a nice device for it's value 🎉

[@RetroAlex125]

i am tempted to be the redmi not 12 pro 5g but i am not sure if there are better options please tell me as soon as possible as my current phone is totalled

[@hasnainshuvo9294]

Redmi Note 12 or Realme 10 pro or Realme Narzo 50 pro which is best for long time use.Please suggest me any one

[@FiercexDemon43]

AI reviews on this video: Thank you for the comprehensive comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 series! Your analysis of the design, performance, camera, and battery features of the devices helped me understand the differences between them. I appreciated the attention to detail and the unbiased approach you took in assessing the pros and cons of each device. Your insights will be invaluable in helping me make an informed decision about which device to purchase. Keep up the great work!

[@AnonymousT7]

definetively gpt-3.5-turbo ... i work with the API and really recognize such texts now

[@stacia6678]

Why don’t you post a review yourself

[@danielaniq]

@@stacia6678 he had a skill issue

[@aaronhotchnerzoltfbi8085]

Bad AI tbh

[@saimabegum9489]

How come the redmi note 12 4g have a red dot on the camera icon? What does tagt mean? Should i return the phone?

[@Ma.wi.ja1993]

Which Android version and security patch does the phone use?

[@DironMc]

Hmm... Which is better? Poco X5 pro or Redmi note 12 pro? I'm planning on buying 2 phones.(1 for daily driver n 1 for gaming/entertainment.) p/s: still waiting on the rumored BS6.

[@LukeJukeDuke]

Im liking the kessoku band in the wallpapers lol except for one band member whose lost somewhere.

[@williebrianjones6905]

Hi, my and my buddy, both retired musicians...retired not by choice...not retired at all actually but we're old enough. We want to make a pod cast and are presently learning the tech. I wanted your opinion on what phone is best for filming our what is sure to be brilliant content. Thanks bro, your really great at this. willie brian jones

[@henrym1roced869]

Yo entre por Bocchi y me voy con tremenda reseña ahora se que teléfono debo comprar 🗿🗿🗿

[@donsly375]

gusta?

[@narissaishmael9731]

Can one case fit both phones?

[@cekuhnen]

That was good to see how all three compare in low light

[@psychorabbitt]

You had three chances and still didn't put the best member of Kessoku Band on one of the phones. Sad.

[@PandaDerEchte]

does a phone case for the pro 5g fit on a normal 5g?

[@MrMonoYT]

Please make a short showing how you struggled getting the 3 phones to play videos in sync

[@murtazachaudhary3339]

Nice Video