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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi 12

This article will compare the recently launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 12. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 was released on October 27, 2022, and the Xiaomi 12 was released on March 15, 2022. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Price in India is expected to be Rs. 13,690, and the Xiaomi 12 Price in India is Rs. 43,390.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi 12: Summary

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is a Splashproof smartphone which weighs 188 grams and is available in Black, Blue and White colours. In contrast, the Xiaomi 12 is a 179 grams smartphone which is available in Black, Blue, Green and Purple colours. Both phones offer FHD screen quality and 120Hz refresh rate.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi 12: Processor and Storage

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor, Adreno 619 GPU and Android v12 operating system. In contrast, the Xiaomi 12 has Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, Adreno 730 GPU and Android v12 operating system. Regarding storage, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has 4GB 128GB of non-expandable storage capacity, whereas the Xiaomi 12 has 8GB 128GB of non-expandable storage capacity.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi 12: Camera

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has a dual camera setup of 48MP+2MP and a single 8MP front camera. In contrast, the Xiaomi 12 has a triple camera setup of a 50MP wide-angle camera, 13MP ultra wide-angle camera, 5MP macro camera and a single 32MP front camera.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi 12: Battery

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has a Li-Polymer battery and 5000 mAh battery capacity, whereas the Xiaomi 12 has a Li-Polymer battery and a 4500 mAh battery capacity. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 support fast charging and has a Fast,33W charger type, whereas the Xiaomi 12 support fast charging and has a Quick, v4.0, 67W charger type.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi 12: Conclusion

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is a pocket-friendly smartphone with decent battery life, 5G connectivity and an IP53 rating. In contrast, the Xiaomi 12 comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, Dolby Atomos speakers, and Gorilla Glass Victus. However, the Xiaomi 12 is a bulky device with only a 4500 mAh battery capacity.

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Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, Adreno 619

Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Adreno 730

5000 mAh

Li-Polymer, Fast, 33W

4500 mAh

Li-Polymer, Quick, v4.0, 67W

16.94 cm (6.67 inch)

395 ppi, FHD

15.95 cm (6.28 inch)

419 ppi, FHD

Triple, 48MP + 8MP + 2MP

1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Triple, 50MP + 13MP + 5MP

7680x4320 @ 24 fps, 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 120 fps

5G

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

5G

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE

Detailed Specs

Screen Size

16.94 cm (6.67 inch)
15.95 cm (6.28 inch)

Screen Type

Super AMOLED
AMOLED

Screen Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels
1080 x 2400 pixels

Pixel Density

395 ppi
419 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:09
20:09

Screen Protection

Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass Victus

Screen to Body Ratio

84.97%
89.21%

Screen Design

Punch hole
Punch hole

Screen Refresh Rate

120 Hz
120 Hz

Screen Quality

FHD
FHD

Peak Brightness

1200 nits
1100 nits

Phone Variants

4GB 128GB, 6GB 128GB, 8GB 256GB
8GB 128GB

Expandable Storage

Yes
No

RAM Type

LPDDR4X
LPDDR5

Storage Type

UFS 2.2
UFS 3.1

Expandable Storage Capacity

Yes, 1 TB
-

OTG Support

Yes
Yes

Sensors

Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Operating System

Android v12
Android v12

GPU

Adreno 619
Adreno 730

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

CPU

Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)
Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)

Custom User Interface

MIUI
MIUI

Clock Speed

2 GHz
3 GHz

Architecture

64 bit
64 bit

Process Technology

6 nm
4 nm

Battery Capacity

5000 mAh
4500 mAh

Battery Removable

No
No

Battery Type

Li-Polymer
Li-Polymer

Charger Type

Fast, 33W
Quick, v4.0, 67W

USB Type-C

Yes
Yes

Fast Charging

Yes
Yes

Charging Time

50 % in 22 minutes
100 % in 39 minutes

Wireless Charging

-
Yes Charging Time: 53 minutes

Announced On

5-Jan-23
15-Mar-22

Market Status

Available
Launched Globally

Brand

Xiaomi
Xiaomi

Model Number

22101316I/22101317C
-

Price Status

Confirmed
Expected

Price

Rs. 17,999
Rs. 43,390

GPS

Yes A-GPS, Glonass
Yes A-GPS, Glonass

Audio Features

Stereo speakers
Dolby Atmos

NFC

No
Yes

Network Support

5G
5G

Bluetooth

Yes
Yes

FM Radio

No
No

3.5mm Audio Jack

Yes
No

SIM Size

SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO

Bluetooth Type

v5.1
v5.2

Audio Jack

3.5 mm
USB Type-C

SIM Slot(s)

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE

eSIM

No
No

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

VoLTE

Yes
Yes

SIM 1 Bands

5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28, TDD N40 / N78, 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MH...
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28, TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78, 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(b...

SIM 2 Bands

5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28, TDD N40 / N78, 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MH...
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28, TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78, 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(b...

Front Video Recording

1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps
1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Front Camera Setup

Single, 13MP
Single, 32MP

Front Camera 1 Resolution

13 MP
32 MP

Front Camera 1 Type

f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
Wide Angle, Primary Camera

Front Camera 1 Lens

4.0" sensor size
26 mm focal length, 0.7 micrometre pixel size

Front Aperture

f/2.45
-

Front Flash

Yes, Screen flash
Yes, Screen flash

Weight

188 grams
179 grams

Colors

Frosted Green, Mystique Blue, Matte Black
Black, Blue, Green, Purple

Build

Back: Plastic
Glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame

Dimensions

165.88 x 76.21 x 7.98 mm
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.1 mm

Rear Flash

Yes, LED Flash
Yes, Dual-color LED Flash

Rear Video Recording

1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps
7680x4320 @ 24 fps, 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 120 fps

Rear Camera Features

Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Rear Camera Setup

Triple, 48MP + 8MP + 2MP
Triple, 50MP + 13MP + 5MP

Rear Camera 1 Resolution

48 MP
50 MP

Rear Camera 1 Type

f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
f/1.88, Wide Angle, Primary Camera

Rear Camera 1 Lens

0.8 micrometre pixel size
24 mm focal length, 1.56" sensor size, 1 micrometre pixel size

Rear Camera 2 Resolution

8 MP
13 MP

Rear Camera 2 Type

f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
f/2.4, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera

Rear Camera 2 Lens

1.75 micrometre pixel size
12 mm focal length, 3" sensor size, 1.12 micrometre pixel size

Rear Camera 3 Resolution

2 MP
5 MP

Rear Camera 3 Type

f/2.4, Macro Camera
f/2.4, Macro Camera

Rear Aperture

f/1.8
f/1.88

OIS

-
Yes

Rear Camera 3 Lens

-
50 mm focal length

Rear Sensor

-
Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor

Fingerprint Scanner

Yes
Yes

Fingerprint Scanner Position

Side
On-Screen

Face Unlock

Yes
-

Fingerprint Scanner Type

-
Optical
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