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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (China) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)

What Redmi Note 11 (China) does better (6) and where Redmi Note 12 (China) wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (China)
Xiaomi · 2021Redmi Note 11 (China)
6.5Score
6 advantages≈ $150
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)
Xiaomi · 2022Redmi Note 12 (China)
6.6Score
5 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
5.6Display8.0
6.6Camera3.9
6.0Battery6.0
4.6Features4.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Redmi Note 11 (China)Redmi Note 12 (China)
75.8 × 163.68.876.2 × 165.98
Redmi Note 11 (China)Redmi Note 12 (China)Difference
Height163.6 mm165.9 mm−2.3 mm
Width75.8 mm76.2 mm−0.4 mm
Thickness8.8 mm8 mm+0.8 mm
Weight195 g188 g+7 g

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

Why is Redmi Note 11 (China) better than Redmi Note 12 (China)?

  1. Stereo speakersYes · Redmi Note 12 (China): No
  2. Main camera50 MP vs 48 MP+4%
  3. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  4. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Redmi Note 12 (China): No
  5. Selfie camera16 MP vs 8 MP2×
  6. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz+20%

Why is Redmi Note 12 (China) better than Redmi Note 11 (China)?

  1. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  2. OLED panelNo · Redmi Note 11 (China): Yes
  3. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  4. Weight195 g vs 188 g+4%
  5. Thickness8.8 mm vs 8 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight195 g188 g
Thickness8.8 mm8 mm
Height163.6 mm165.9 mm
Width75.8 mm76.2 mm
Ingress protectionIP53IP53
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3IPx3
ColoursMysterious Black, Milky Way Blue, Mint GreenBlack, White, Blue
Display
Screen size6.6″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDSamsung AMOLED
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density399 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,200 nits
Screen-to-body ratio84.8%85%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 810Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 619
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8—
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera16 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging33 W33 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 12.5MIUI 13
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