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Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

What Moto G (2023) does better (4) and where Redmi 12 5G wins (18) — every spec side by side.

Motorola Moto G (2023)
Motorola · 2023Moto G (2023)
5.2Score
4 advantages≈ $215
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi 12 5G
6.0Score
18 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
4.8Display5.6
3.3Performance4.5
3.9Camera4.6
4.0Battery4.6
6.2Features5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Moto G (2023)Redmi 12 5G
75 × 1648.476.3 × 168.68.2
Moto G (2023)Redmi 12 5GDifference
Height164 mm168.6 mm−4.6 mm
Width75 mm76.3 mm−1.3 mm
Thickness8.4 mm8.2 mm+0.2 mm
Weight189 g199 g−10 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Moto G (2023) better than Redmi 12 5G?

  1. Stereo speakersYes · Redmi 12 5G: No
  2. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 90 Hz+33%
  3. Weight189 g vs 199 g+5%
  4. Main camera aperturef/1.7 vs f/1.8+6%

Why is Redmi 12 5G better than Moto G (2023)?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 8 GB2×
  2. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  3. NFCNo · Moto G (2023): Yes
  4. AnTuTu score499,266 vs 560,863+12%
  5. Wired charging15 W vs 18 W+20%
  6. Pixel density270 ppi vs 396 ppi+47%
  7. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,816 vs 1,947+7%
  8. Main camera48 MP vs 50 MP+4%
  9. Peak brightness450 nits vs 550 nits+22%
  10. Process8 nm vs 4 nm2×
  11. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  12. Dual SIMNo · Moto G (2023): Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight189 g199 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.2 mm
Height164 mm168.6 mm
Width75 mm76.3 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protection—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass
ColoursInk BlueJade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver
Display
Screen size6.5″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px2,460 px
Pixel density270 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness450 nits550 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.9%85.1%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5GQualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process8 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 619Adreno 613
AnTuTu score499,266560,863
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,8161,947
Memory
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging15 W18 W
Charged in 30 min25%28%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version22
Infrared port—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
SAR (head)—0.98 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMy UXHyperOS 2
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