Realme 10 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: Which is better

Realme 10 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: The Realme 10 Pro+ has the same chipset as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. However, both smartphones are very different from each other when it comes to design, camera, price, etc.

The Realme phone with its curved screen is cheaper than the Redmi phone with its 200MP main sensor. Both of these phones are made with different people in mind. So, in this Realme 10 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus specs comparison, I’ll be sharing the similarities and differences between both phones. And in the end, you’ll know who these phones are made of and which is better for you.

Realme 10 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus

Specs	Realme 10 Pro+	Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Display	6.7-inches, 120Hz	6.67-inches, 120Hz
Display Features	AMOLED, HDR10+	OLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
RAM	up to 12GB	up to 12GB
Storage	up to 256GB	256GB
Back Camera	108MP + 8MP + 2MP	200MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP	16MP
Chipset	Dimensity 1080 5G	Dimensity 1080 5G
Software	Android 13	Android 12
Battery	5,000mAh (67W)	5,000mAh (120W)
Waterproof	N/A	YES (IP53)

Realme 10 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+: Display, Design, and Durability

The display size and features of both smartphones are similar. The display of both phones is a 120Hz OLED panel and supports HDR10+. But the display of the Realme 10 Pro+ is 6.7-inches and is curved which is a little bigger than the 6.67-inches flat display of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+.

The front screen and rear designs on both smartphones are different. Although both phones have the same center punch hole on top of the screen, the Realme phone has two rings while the Redmi phone has a rectangular camera module. The pictures above best describe the physical and design differences between these two phones.

Both smartphones are made of a Glass front, glass back, and aluminum frame. However, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is IP53 dust and splash-resistant but the Realme 10 Pro+ is not. The volume buttons, power buttons, speaker grills, and charging ports on both phones are located in similar positions. Both phones also have a 3.5mm headphone jack port.

Realme 10 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: Camera

Camera	Realme 10 Pro+	Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Primary	108MP	200MP
Ultra-wide	8MP	8MP
Depth	2MP	2MP
Front	16MP	16MP

As you can see from the camera table above, both phones have similar camera sensors except for the main cameras. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a 200MP OIS main camera while the Realme 10 Pro+ has a 108MP main camera. All the camera sensors i.e the ultra-wide lens, the depth sensor, and the front cameras of both phones are the same.

However, the Redmi phone is still the better camera phone here thanks to its 200MP OIS main camera. The 200MP camera of the Redmi phone can take clear and more stable photos and videos than the 108MP main camera of the Realme phone. Both phones have similar camera features like 4K video recording, Night mode, portrait mode, etc.

Realme 10 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+: Chipset, RAM & Storage

The performance on both phones is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G chipset. So, both smartphones have the same CPU cores, the same CPU speed, the same GPU, the same ISP, the same AI engine, the RAM technology, the same 5G MODEM, and the same internal storage technology. When it comes to gaming and graphics rendering, you get similar performance on both phones.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ comes with 8GB or 12GB of RAM that is paired with 256GB of storage while the Realme 10 Pro+ comes with 8GB or 12GB of RAM that is paired with 128GB or 256GB of storage. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

Realme 10 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: Software

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ boots MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box and will get three years of software updates. The Realme 10 Pro+ on the other hand boots Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 out of the box and will get two years of software updates. Both smartphones support Google Mobile Services and have the Google Play store installed.

On the software front, both phones offer the same value. The Redmi phone boot Android 12 out of the box but will get three years of software updates while the Realme phone that boots Android 13 out of the box will get two years of software updates. This means both phones might get updated to Android 15.

Realme 10 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+: Battery & Other Features

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Realme 10 Pro+ are powered by a 5,000mAh battery. But the Redmi phone supports 120W wired fast charging while the Realme phone supports 67W wired fast charging. None of these phones have wireless and reverse charging. You get faster charging time on the Redmi phone but you’ll get similar battery use on both phones.

Features available on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Realme 10 Pro+ are Fingerprint (under display, optical), 5G, NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack port, GPS, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), 24-bit/192kHz audio, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go, etc.

Realme 10 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: Price

The starting price of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (8 + 256GB) is $399 which is more expensive than the 8GB + 256GB model of the Realme 10 Pro+ which sells for $369. So going by the price, the Realme 10 Pro+ is the better phone to buy because it is cheaper and will save you money.

Realme 10 Pro+	Price
Buy on Giztop	$319.00

Redmi Note 12 Pro+	Price
Buy on Giztop	$399.00

Realme 10 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: Conclusion

The Realme 10 Pro+ and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ are good smartphones that feature the same chipset, the same battery size, and the same display features. But the differences come in price, screen, and camera.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro is a better camera phone than the Realme 10 Pro+ and also has faster-wired charging (120W). But, the Realme 10 Pro+ is cheaper and has a curved display which makes it feel more premium. So, going by looks and design, the Realme phone is better and you’ll save money but you’ll have to look past the 200MP OIS camera of the Redmi phone which can be a little difficult for those who love taking photos and videos.