OnePlus Nord 2T 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus Nord 2T 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹27,494 | ₹20,394 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.43 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 190 g | 187 g |
| Released | May 2022 | Jan 2023 |
Summary: OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is ahead on wired charging. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is ahead on battery, screen size, refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| OnePlus Nord 2T 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.43 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| OnePlus Nord 2T 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 15, MIUI 13 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
Memory
| OnePlus Nord 2T 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM (LPDDR4X, UFS 2.2) |
| Card slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| OnePlus Nord 2T 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX766 sensor); 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, EIS; 2 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus Nord 2T 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps |
Battery
| OnePlus Nord 2T 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 80W wired, 1-67% in 15 min (advertised) | 67W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 46 min (advertised) |
Body
| OnePlus Nord 2T 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.1 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.41 x 2.99 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 190 g | 187 g (6.60 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame |
| Protection | — | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| OnePlus Nord 2T 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| OnePlus Nord 2T 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 19, 2022 | 2022, October 27 |
| Status | Available. Released May 21, 2022 | Available. Released 2023, January 5 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus Nord 2T 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G — 4,500 mAh for the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.
Which has the smoother screen, OnePlus Nord 2T 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G — 90 Hz for the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.
Which is lighter, OnePlus Nord 2T 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G — 190 g for the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G versus 187 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.
Which is newer, OnePlus Nord 2T 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G — May 2022 for the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G versus Jan 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.
Is the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 8/10.