Hi, welcome to late, and cold nights brrr in winter.
I compared my 10 inch with my 12 inch and found the 12 inch was better. Not WOW better but "yes I can see the sombrero better" and other deep sky objects. This was done in a light polluted area. I got the 12 inch because a lot of galaxies were very dim with the 10 inch and slightly clearer with the 12 inch. When I drive to the occasional dark area I like the 12 inch. The 10 inch is quicker and easier for me to set up.
Best to go to a viewing night and compare for yourself, listen to lots of advice, and go home confused.
Good luck
Geoff
