Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
6category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.67 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2100 | 1200 |
| PPI | 395 | 395 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 | 85 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS | MIUI 14 |
| OS Version | 14 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G +14%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G +13%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G +28%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 969 | 852 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,321 | 2,048 |
| AnTuTu | 668,462 | 521,686 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5110 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 33 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.4 | 165.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 188 |
| Width (mm) | 75.7 | 76.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, December 17 | 2022, October 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, December 20 | Available. Released 2023, January 11 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - International | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.1 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G is 7% cheaper at 43,000 DZD versus 46,000 DZD for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G packs a 5110 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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