Performance Review of Redmi Note 12 Pro after 6 Months: Snapdragon 732G Chip Optimized for Excellent Gaming

After 6 months since the launch of Redmi Note 12 Pro, it continues to impress users with its youthful design and delivers a surprising performance. Does Redmi Note 12 Pro maintain its strength after this period? Is gaming performance still smooth? How long does Redmi Note 12 Pro's battery last? Let's evaluate the performance of Redmi Note 12 Pro after 6 months to answer these questions!

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Redmi Note 12 Pro boasts an impressive configuration with the Snapdragon 732G processor

Before diving into details, let's summarize the configuration of Redmi Note 12 Pro for easy understanding!

• Display: 6.67-inch size, OLED panel, Full HD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate.
• CPU: Snapdragon 732G.
• RAM: 8 GB.
• Internal Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB.
• Rear Cameras: 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP.
• Front Camera: 16 MP.
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, supports 67 W fast charging.

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As mentioned, Redmi Note 12 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 732G chip from Qualcomm. Despite being relatively old compared to newer chips, the Snapdragon 732G handles light and moderate tasks effortlessly. Even tasks with moderately high complexity, such as graphics-intensive gaming, are well-managed when the graphics settings are appropriately configured.

Moreover, Redmi Note 12 Pro comes with 8 GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities. However, these aspects are theoretical. For a more concrete understanding of the performance of Redmi Note 12 Pro after 6 months of use, let's dive into the next section!

Performance Rating for Redmi Note 12 Pro

In this section, I'll evaluate the performance of Redmi Note 12 Pro using specialized software like GeekBench 6, PCMark, and 3DMark. The conditions for scoring are as follows:

• The device must have a battery level between 90 - 100% (battery below 90% may affect performance and results).
• No simultaneous charging and benchmarking.
• Three consecutive benchmark runs, and the average result is considered.

Firstly, using GeekBench 6 and PCMark for performance evaluation, the obtained results are as follows:

- GeekBench 6:

• Single/Multi-Core Score: 634 points / 1,717 points.
• GPU Compute (Graphics Score): 1,289 points.

- PCMark: 9,313 points.

In the first two tests with Geekbench 6 and PCMark, Redmi Note 12 Pro delivered excellent scores, significantly higher than six months ago. Specifically, in the single/multi-core test, Redmi Note 12 Pro achieved scores of 634 points and 1,717 points, compared to 515 points and 917 points at launch. Not stopping there, even the GPU score of Redmi Note 12 Pro increased from 1,210 to 1,289 points after 6 months, and PCMark also rose from 8,736 points to 9,313 points.

In the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme test, Redmi Note 12 Pro achieved a score of 336 and an average frame rate of 2.01 FPS. Additionally, the phone maintained a temperature of 36 degrees and only dropped 1% of the battery compared to the start of the test. Finally, the most demanding test in this scoring section is the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test. For those who may not know, this test automatically repeats 20 times to check the phone's stability when performing heavy tasks such as video editing, gaming, etc. Check the results below and pay attention to the Stability metric!

After completing the test, Redmi Note 12 Pro truly surprised me. First, the stability reached 99.7%, compared to the initial launch period, where this figure was only at 74.9%. Moreover, the difference between the highest loop score and the lowest loop score was only 1 point (336 - 335 = 1), proving that when handling heavy tasks, Redmi Note 12 Pro can perform exceptionally well and smoothly. However, Redmi Note 12 Pro did not excel in cooling and power optimization in this test, as it dropped 5% battery (from 99% to 94%) and increased 6 degrees in temperature (from 32 degrees to 38 degrees) after the test.

Through these tests, it can be seen that Redmi Note 12 Pro has been optimized very well, yielding more promising results than at the initial launch. Additionally, Redmi Note 12 Pro continues to demonstrate improved capability in handling heavy tasks. So, how does Redmi Note 12 Pro perform when used for gaming? Let's find out in the next part of the article!

Redmi Note 12 Pro still excels in gaming, handling even high-graphics games with ease

To answer the question, I downloaded the four most popular games currently suitable for a mid-range device like Redmi Note 12 Pro: Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, and Play Together. I also used the Perfdog software to record the FPS of each game. You can find the related data here for your reference!

• Arena of Valor

Starting with Arena of Valor, Redmi Note 12 Pro was configured with graphics set to the maximum, with FPS at High and image quality at High.

Thanks to setting the FPS to High, almost all of my character movements and hero attacks were very smooth. This is evident in the average FPS reaching 58.5/60, although there were occasional slight drops, overall, it didn't affect my gaming experience. Additionally, even though image quality is only supported up to High, the details in the game are well displayed with vibrant colors.

• PUBG Mobile

Switching to a game with higher graphics in the battle royale genre, PUBG Mobile. In this game, Redmi Note 12 Pro supports maximum settings: 'Graphics' set to HD and 'Frame Rate' set to High. To provide smoother actions during gameplay, I prioritized pushing 'Frame Rate' to Ultra and reduced 'Graphics' to Balanced.

Due to prioritizing 'Frame Rate,' the measured FPS reached 39.8/40 and remained consistently smooth throughout my experience. Not only that, but movements and item pickups in the game were also performed very smoothly. However, there was still slight stuttering in the frame while changing direction, but with a game with high scene transitions like PUBG Mobile, this can be expected.

• Free Fire

As for the Free Fire game, I configured 'High' settings for both 'Graphics' and 'High FPS' on the Redmi Note 12 Pro (equivalent to 60 FPS).

In this game, actions like moving and item pickups were flawless, and the FPS level remained consistently smooth throughout. However, during moments of vehicle movement and collisions, there were slight FPS drops and a few frame stutters. Nevertheless, it provided excellent experiences, with an average FPS of 58.2 and stunning in-game visuals!

• Play Together

Finally, the game Play Together, which boasts the most complex graphics among the four titles today. In this game, I configured the graphics settings as shown below:

In this game, the FPS averaged 39.2/60, with relatively significant fluctuations. Firstly, during movements outside the main hall, FPS varied considerably, causing screen stuttering. The situation improved when engaging in mini-games, where FPS was relatively stable at around 40, and screen stuttering occurred less frequently. For a game with complex graphics like Play Together, Redmi Note 12 Pro has indeed performed well as expected, but to say it's excellent is not quite there yet.

Overall, Redmi Note 12 Pro performs well in gaming compared to my expectations. Perhaps, Redmi Note 12 Pro isn't exceptionally outstanding in certain aspects of a specific game, but considering its performance since its launch, it still maintains a high quality!

Redmi Note 12 Pro 5,000 mAh battery for long-lasting gaming

In addition to its excellent gaming capabilities, Redmi Note 12 Pro comes with a 5,000 mAh battery. So, how long can Redmi Note 12 Pro last when playing the 4 games? To provide you with a more precise understanding, I will conduct a battery test with the 4 games played in the gaming test above, under the following specific conditions:

• Play a single game until the device runs out of battery.
• Set screen brightness to 100% and enable 120 Hz refresh rate.
• Turn on external speaker with volume set to 50%.
• Enable WiFi and social media notifications.
• Do not activate power saving mode, adaptive brightness, GPS, and Bluetooth.
• Test from 100% battery until it reaches 0%.

Here are the results I obtained:

• Free Fire: 5 hours 30 minutes.
• Play Together: 5 hours 55 minutes.
• Liên Quân Mobile: 5 hours 54 minutes.
• PUBG Mobile: 6 hours 34 minutes.

In the test, Redmi Note 12 Pro performed exceptionally well, achieving over 5 hours of gameplay for all four titles. PUBG Mobile stood out with an impressive 6 hours and 34 minutes, a remarkable feat for a game with high dynamics and relatively complex graphics. Overall, Redmi Note 12 Pro's results are comparable to other devices with a similar 5,000 mAh battery, showcasing its efficient power consumption optimization.

Conclusion

All the demonstrated aspects above affirm that Redmi Note 12 Pro is a smartphone with excellent performance and smooth gaming capabilities, even after 6 months since its release. Additionally, the device boasts a large 5,000 mAh battery at a very affordable price. Currently, Redmi Note 12 Pro is available at Mytour with the following prices (subject to change based on promotions and timing):

• 8 GB RAM variant with 128 GB internal storage priced at 7.19 million VND.
• 8 GB RAM variant with 256 GB internal storage priced at 7.99 million VND.

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