Reviewing Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Performance: Dominant Gaming with Dimensity 1080, Optimized 5,000mAh Battery

As of now, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G stands out as one of the best mid-range phones when it comes to performance. So, how powerful is Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G? How long does the battery last during gaming? Does Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G deliver smooth gaming? Let's assess the performance of Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G to uncover the answers!

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Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Highlights with Dimensity 1080

Summarizing Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Configuration for Your Reference!

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, Full HD+ resolution (2,400 x 1,080 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate.
• Processor: Dimensity 1080.
• RAM: 8 GB (additional 3 GB virtual RAM).
• Internal Storage: 256 GB.
• Rear Cameras: 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP.
• Front Camera: 16 MP.
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, 67W fast charging.
• Operating System: MIUI 14 - Android 13.

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As evident, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor. This 5G chipset, manufactured on a cutting-edge 6nm process, features 8 processing cores (with a maximum clock speed of 2.6GHz) coupled with the ARM Mali-G68 GPU. With such specifications, Dimensity 1080 is poised to deliver robust performance for the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.

Furthermore, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G boasts 8 GB of RAM and an additional 3 GB of virtual RAM, totaling an abundant 11 GB. This ample memory capacity for a mid-range device ensures seamless multitasking and smooth task handling.

Without further ado, let's evaluate the performance of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G to see how powerful this smartphone truly is!

Performance Evaluation of Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

To give you a clear picture of the Dimensity 1080's capabilities on the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, we'll use three familiar performance benchmarking tools: Geekbench 6, 3DMark, and PCMark. The specific benchmarking conditions are as follows:

• The device must have a battery level between 90 - 100% (as lower battery levels can impact performance and results).
• No charging during benchmarking.
• Conduct 3 consecutive benchmark tests and average the results.

In the first two tests using Geekbench 6 and PCMark, we obtained favorable results for a mid-range device. Compared to other devices equipped with the Dimensity 1080 chipset in the current market, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G holds its own quite well.

- GeekBench 6:

• Single-core/multi-core score: 814 points/2,200 points.
• GPU Compute (graphics score): 2,402 points.

- PCMark: 11,170 points.

Next, let's move on to the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme test to assess the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's capability in handling lightweight graphics. The total score in this test is 629, with an average frame rate of 3.80 FPS. Additionally, I was pleasantly surprised by the power efficiency optimization on the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, maintaining 100% battery and a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius.

Finally, the most demanding test in this section is the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test. For those unfamiliar, this test automatically repeats 20 times to assess the phone's stability during intensive tasks such as video editing, gaming, etc. Please check the results below and pay attention to the Stability metric!

As you can see from the above results, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G achieved almost perfect stability at 99.7%. This is evident in the minimal difference between the highest loop score and the lowest loop score, only 2 points (635 - 633 = 2 points). Despite undergoing such a demanding test, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G only experienced a slight 2% battery decrease (100% - 97%) and a 5-degree Celsius temperature increase (33 degrees Celsius - 38 degrees Celsius). All of these aspects demonstrate excellent optimization by both the Dimensity 1080 chip and the Redmi Note 12 Pro.

Based on the tests, we can tentatively affirm that the performance of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G will well serve the current user needs for basic tasks such as browsing Facebook, web surfing, watching YouTube, reading news, texting, etc. But what about gaming? Can the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G deliver a smooth gaming experience? Let's find out in the next part of the article!

Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G excels in gaming with Dimensity 1080

To answer this question, I downloaded the four most popular and suitable games for a mid-range device like the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Arena of Valor, League of Legends: Speed ​​War, PUBG Mobile, and Play Together. Assisting in this test is the Perfdog software, and I will provide the relevant data for your reference here.

• Arena of Valor

Moving on to Arena of Valor, a game that demands smartphones to handle due to its widespread user base. With Dimensity 1080 on the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, I could push all the configuration settings and graphics of the game to almost the highest level.

As expected, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G delivers an extremely smooth Arena of Valor experience with an average FPS of 61.3. All in-game actions, such as moving, casting spells, quick item purchases, or engaging in team fights, are well processed by the device, and lag is minimal. The game's graphics are also well reproduced with vibrant colors and clear character details.

• League of Legends: Speed ​​Chien

Moving on to the next MOBA game - League of Legends: Speed ​​Chien. In this game, I pushed almost all graphics settings to the highest level achievable on the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G for the best experience.

Exactly as expected, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G delivers a smooth experience in League of Legends: Speed ​​Chien with a stable frame rate of 60 FPS. All in-game movements are processed smoothly, whether casting skills or engaging in battles, the device doesn't experience any lag. However, after playing for about 10 - 15 minutes, the temperature of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G starts to rise rapidly (possibly due to high graphics settings). Although this doesn't significantly impact my experience, you can reduce the graphics quality and resolution a bit to keep the device cooler!

•  Play Together

The next game in this test is Play Together. Graphics settings in the game have been pushed to the highest level to ensure the best experience.

Looking at the FPS chart, I am very satisfied as Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G maintains a stable frame rate of 60.2. This is not surprising considering Dimensity 1080 is a powerful chipset that handles lightweight games like Play Together well. During gameplay, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G exhibits smooth operation, with only slight hiccups when entering specific areas such as the Game, Fishing area, and more.

• PUBG Mobile

In the final game of this test, I decided to take on PUBG Mobile. This is a game that heavily emphasizes graphics and might pose a bit of a challenge for Dimensity 1080 on Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. For the graphics settings, I opted for HDR quality and the frame rate set to Ultra (40 FPS). Additionally, players can adjust the FPS to Extreme (60 FPS) for a smoother experience, but this requires lowering the graphics quality to Smooth.

Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G did not disappoint, achieving an average frame rate of 39.8 FPS throughout the match, nearly flawless considering the settings chosen. Actions like aiming, moving, picking up items, engaging in combat, etc., were all smoothly executed by the phone. The graphics in the game were vividly reproduced by Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, with scene transitions, perspective changes, and other effects showing no signs of stuttering or lag.

Overall, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G handled the four games well without encountering significant challenges. This indicates that the device is capable of meeting the entertainment needs of users across most popular game titles. In the case of those wanting to play games with higher graphics requirements, such as Genshin Impact, it's recommended to set graphics to the lowest level for the best experience with Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.

How long can Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 5,000mAh battery last during continuous gaming?

This is a question many gaming enthusiasts might have, right? To answer this question, I will continue playing the four aforementioned games, namely Liên Quân Mobile, PUBG Mobile, LMHT: Tốc Chiến, and Play Together continuously. The conditions for the test are as follows:

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

The results I obtained are as shown below:

• Play Together: 5 hours and 20 minutes.
• PUBG Mobile: 6 hours and 9 minutes.
• Liên Quân Mobile: 6 hours and 48 minutes.
• LMHT: Tốc Chiến: 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Based on these results, I can confidently state that the battery life of Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G can meet the long-term gaming needs of users. The device can consistently handle these games with an average duration of 5 hours. Notably, LMHT: Tốc Chiến achieved 6 hours and 56 minutes, and Liên Quân Mobile achieved 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Oh, I'd like to note that the results above are for reference only. The numbers can be even higher if users eliminate the harsh test conditions.

What is the price of Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G?

Currently, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is available at Mytour with a price of 9.49 million VND (prices may vary depending on promotions and timing). For me, this price is reasonable considering the experiences Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G offers. The device not only delivers an excellent gaming experience but also boasts optimized battery performance (I'll provide more details in the upcoming Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G battery review, so stay tuned!).

Above are my reviews on the performance of Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. What do you think about this phone? Leave your comments below the article for me and everyone to know! Thank you for your interest and following my article.

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