Redmi Note 12 vs Redmi 12 5G

Redmi Note 12 Frosted Green Front and Black

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Redmi Note 12

₹14,999

Was ₹10,999 2 month(s) ago

Redmi 12 5G in Pastel Blue front and back

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Redmi 12 5G

₹13,990

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Display6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz6.79", IPS LCD, 90Hz
Camera48MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front)50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 33W5000mAh, 18W
RAM4GB4GB
Storage128GB128GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main CameraBattery, Software, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsIce Blue, Lunar Black, Sunrise GoldJade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver
LaunchMarch 30, 2023August 01, 2023
AvailabilityMarch 30, 2023August 04, 2023
Launch Price₹17,999₹11,999

Display

Winner:Redmi Note 12

TypeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz90 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.67 inches6.79 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2460 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch395 ppi396 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1200 nits550 nits

Body

Winner:Redmi 12 5G

Weight188 grams199 grams
Front-Gorilla Glass
BackPlasticGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant)IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
SpeakerMono SpeakerLoudspeaker, Mono Speaker
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass

Processor

Winner:Redmi 12 5G

Chipset BrandQualcommQualcomm
Chipset NameSnapdragon 4 Gen 1Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 619Adreno 613

Main Camera

Winner:Redmi Note 12

Camera Resolution48 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP2 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideDepth
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesAI Scene Detection, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Movie frame, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro ModeHDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Time-Lapse
StabilizationEISNo Stabilization
Videogyro-EIS, Macro Video Recording

Operating System

Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRedmi MIUIRedmi MIUI
OS Updates(Years)3 year(s)2 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Beauty, AI Scene RecognitionAI Beauty, AI Camera, AI HDR, AI Night Mode, AI Portrait, AI Video, Google Lens Integration

Selfie Camera

Winner:Redmi 12 5G

Front Camera Resolution13 MP8 MP
FeaturesAI Beauty Mode, HDR, Palm Shutter, Portrait ModeAI Beauty Mode, Face Unlock, HDR, Palm Shutter, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse
Video1080p@30fps, Time Lapse1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed33 W18 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM4 GB4 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Redmi Note 12

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.15
PositioningA-GPS, GLONASS, GPSA-GPS, BDS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC--
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor