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Ai+ Pulse 2 FE vs Redmi 12

Ai+ Pulse 2 FE
31.7Inno Score
VS
Redmi 12

Xiaomi

Redmi 12

$149

31.7Inno Score
20chipPerformance21.1
50.5Display45.1
29Camera29
38.8Battery38.8
20Features28
2 spec wins — Ai+ Pulse 2 FE3 spec wins — Redmi 12

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Ai+ Pulse 2 FE scores 31.7 against 31.7 for Redmi 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Ai+ Pulse 2 FE edges ahead in display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Ai+ Pulse 2 FE

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 45
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Reasons to pick the Redmi 12

  • Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 51% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 263 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Ai+ Pulse 2 FE versus Redmi 12
SpecAi+ Pulse 2 FERedmi 12
Screen size6.67 ″6.79 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16002460x1080
Pixel density263 ppi396 ppi+51%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: Ai+ Pulse 2 FE versus Redmi 12
SpecAi+ Pulse 2 FERedmi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu—275,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—425Bottom 7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,360Bottom 5%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Ai+ Pulse 2 FE versus Redmi 12
SpecAi+ Pulse 2 FERedmi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Ai+ Pulse 2 FE versus Redmi 12
SpecAi+ Pulse 2 FERedmi 12
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W18 W

Design

Design comparison: Ai+ Pulse 2 FE versus Redmi 12
SpecAi+ Pulse 2 FERedmi 12
Weight191 g+4%199 g
Thickness—8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Ai+ Pulse 2 FE versus Redmi 12
SpecAi+ Pulse 2 FERedmi 12
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFC—Yes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Ai+ Pulse 2 FE versus Redmi 12
SpecAi+ Pulse 2 FERedmi 12
OS at launchAndroid 16 (nxtQ OS)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Ai+ Pulse 2 FE versus Redmi 12
SpecAi+ Pulse 2 FERedmi 12
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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