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Xiaomi Redmi 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

What Redmi 12 does better (3) and where Redmi 12 5G wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi 12
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi 12
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ $170
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi 12 5G
6.0Score
5 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
5.6Display5.6
2.5Performance4.5
5.8Camera4.6
4.6Battery4.6
4.1Features5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Redmi 12Redmi 12 5G
76.3 × 168.68.276.3 × 168.68.2
Redmi 12Redmi 12 5GDifference
Height168.6 mm168.6 mm=
Width76.3 mm76.3 mm=
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm=
Weight198 g199 g−0 g

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

Why is Redmi 12 better than Redmi 12 5G?

  1. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  2. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Redmi 12 5G: No
  3. Charged in 30 min29% vs 28%+4%

Why is Redmi 12 5G better than Redmi 12?

  1. AnTuTu score258,006 vs 560,8632.2×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,303 vs 1,947+49%
  3. 5GNo · Redmi 12: Yes
  4. Process12 nm vs 4 nm3×
  5. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Redmi 12Xiaomi Redmi 12≈ $1705.1
Design
Weight198 g199 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
Height168.6 mm168.6 mm
Width76.3 mm76.3 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP53IP53
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3IPx3
Glass protectionGorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass
ColoursMidnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver, Moonstone SilverJade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver
Display
Screen size6.8″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,460 px2,460 px
Pixel density396 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits550 nits
Measured brightness541 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio85.1%85.1%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769H Helio G88Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process12 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G52 MC2Adreno 613
AnTuTu score258,006560,863
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,3031,947
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.76"—
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Charged in 30 min29%28%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
Infrared portYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-29.9 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg0.98 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHyperOSHyperOS 2
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