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Realme Narzo N53 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S

What Narzo N53 does better (3) and where Redmi Note 12S wins (15) — every spec side by side.

Realme Narzo N53
Realme · 2023Narzo N53
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi Note 12S
6.7Score
15 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
4.2Display7.1
4.6Camera7.1
6.0Battery6.0
3.5Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Narzo N53Redmi Note 12S
76.7 × 167.37.573.9 × 159.98.1
Narzo N53Redmi Note 12SDifference
Height167.3 mm159.9 mm+7.4 mm
Width76.7 mm73.9 mm+2.8 mm
Thickness7.5 mm8.1 mm−0.6 mm
Weight182 g176 g+6 g

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

Why is Narzo N53 better than Redmi Note 12S?

  1. Screen size6.7″ vs 6.4″+5%
  2. Thickness7.5 mm vs 8.1 mm+8%
  3. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.9+6%

Why is Redmi Note 12S better than Narzo N53?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 108 MP2.2×
  2. Peak brightness450 nits vs 1,000 nits2.2×
  3. OLED panelNo · Narzo N53: Yes
  4. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  5. NFCNo · Narzo N53: Yes
  6. Stereo speakersNo · Narzo N53: Yes
  7. Pixel density260 ppi vs 409 ppi+57%
  8. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  9. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Narzo N53: Yes
  10. Selfie camera8 MP vs 16 MP2×
  11. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2.05 GHz+14%
  12. Weight182 g vs 176 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Realme Narzo N53Realme Narzo N53≈ $1105.2
Design
Weight182 g176 g
Thickness7.5 mm8.1 mm
Height167.3 mm159.9 mm
Width76.7 mm73.9 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursBlack, GoldOnyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green
Display
Screen size6.7″6.4″
PanelIPS LCDAMOLED
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px2,400 px
Pixel density260 ppi409 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness450 nits1,000 nits
Measured brightness—631 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.5%84.5%
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc Tiger T612Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96
Chip makerUnisocMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.8 GHz2.05 GHz
GPUMali-G57Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score—493,222
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—1,518
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—326
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Main sensor size—1/1.52"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging33 W33 W
Charged in 30 min48%55%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared port—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interfacerealme UI T EditionMIUI 14
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