Redmi Note 12 vs Redmi 12 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.79", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | 50MP+2MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.79", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | 50MP+2MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | Performance, Design, Battery, Software and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | Performance, Design, Battery, Software and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Sunrise Gold, Ivy Green, Phantom Purple, Titan Black, Mystique White | Jade Black, Moonstone Silver, Pastel Blue, Ivy Green, Titan Black, Mystique White, Phantom Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 30, 2023 | August 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | March 30, 2023 | August 04, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹17,999 | ₹11,999 | ||
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Sunrise Gold, Ivy Green, Phantom Purple, Titan Black, Mystique White | Jade Black, Moonstone Silver, Pastel Blue, Ivy Green, Titan Black, Mystique White, Phantom Purple | ||
| Launch | March 30, 2023 | August 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | March 30, 2023 | August 04, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹17,999 | ₹11,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi Note 12
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.79 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2460 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 396 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 550 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.79 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2460 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 396 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 550 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi 12 5G
| Weight | 188 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | No Protection | Gorilla Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass | |||
| Weight | 188 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | No Protection | Gorilla Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Processor
Winner:Redmi 12 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 613 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 2 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 613 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 2 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 12
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Depth | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Depth | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi 12 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 w | 18 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 w | 18 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Redmi 12 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
