Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro

OhoPrice editorial review

The Redmi Note 12 Pro at 89,999 PKR is a camera-first midranger whose spec sheet has one glaring problem: the listed Snapdragon 732G is a 2020 chip, unusually old for a phone sold as a 'Note 12 Pro' at this price in 2026. If that is accurate, expect smooth daily use but limited gaming headroom, and I would push the retailer to confirm the actual processor before paying. What the phone does well is straightforward: the 108MP main camera with PDAF is excellent in daylight, the 6.67-inch 1080x2400 panel at about 395 PPI is sharp, and the 120Hz refresh with Dolby Vision makes streaming video look genuinely premium. The 5000mAh battery is dependable and 8GB/256GB is a comfortable configuration. The 8MP ultrawide is useful, while the 2MP macro and depth lenses are placeholders — treat this as a main-plus-ultrawide camera. For 90,000 PKR you are paying for the sensor and the screen, not the processor. The Oppo Reno 12F 5G at 79,999 PKR is 10,000 PKR cheaper and the more balanced device. Its Dimensity 6300 is a newer 6nm chip than the Redmi's 732G, it doubles the RAM to 12GB, its AMOLED panel is brighter and it adds 5G — a real future-proofing win in Pakistan's networks. Camera-wise the Redmi fights back with the higher-resolution 108MP main against the Reno's 50MP, though the Reno counters with a much better 32MP selfie camera than the Redmi's 16MP, and both offer a workable ultrawide. Batteries match at 5000mAh. So the Reno 12F wins for chip, RAM, 5G and selfies while costing less, and the Redmi wins only if the main camera's resolution and the Dolby Vision display matter more to you than everything else. That makes the Redmi a tough sell unless you are specifically buying for the 108MP sensor. Given the suspiciously old processor listing, verify the actual chip and IMEI on PTA's DIRBS before committing 90,000 PKR.