How do the scores compare?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) scores 49.6/100 overall; Redmi Note 12 (4G) scores 35.6/100. Fairphone (Gen 6+) wins 5 individual spec rows, Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins 1.

What are the main differences between the Fairphone (Gen 6+) and the Redmi Note 12 (4G)?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) advantages: Stronger display score: 66 vs 47; Stronger camera score: 38 vs 30; Stronger features score: 100 vs 28; 300% higher OS update pledge: 8 years vs 2 years; Has OIS — the other doesn't. Redmi Note 12 (4G) advantages: Stronger battery score: 48 vs 20; Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $199 vs $699.

Which is cheaper: Fairphone (Gen 6+) or Redmi Note 12 (4G)?

Redmi Note 12 (4G) launched cheaper at $199, versus $699 for the Fairphone (Gen 6+).

Fairphone (Gen 6+) vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER

Fairphone

Fairphone (Gen 6+)

$699

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Redmi Note 12 (4G)

$199

—Performance26.2

65.7Display46.9

37.8Camera30.1

20Battery47.8

100Features28

5 spec wins — Fairphone (Gen 6+)1 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Fairphone (Gen 6+) wins this phone face-off, 49.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+72) and display (+19). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Fairphone (Gen 6+)

Stronger display score: 66 vs 47
Stronger camera score: 38 vs 30
Stronger features score: 100 vs 28
300% higher OS update pledge: 8 years vs 2 years
Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Stronger battery score: 48 vs 20
Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $199 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size	—	6.67 ″
Panel type	OLED	AMOLED
Resolution	—	2400x1080
Pixel density	—	395 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	—	1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Chipset	—	Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10	—	470,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)	—	8 GB
Storage options	—	128GB / 256GB
Storage type	—	UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera	—	50 MP
Main aperture	—	f/1.8
Ultra-wide	—	8 MP
Max video	—	1080p@30fps
Front camera	—	13 MP
OIS	Yes	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity	—	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	—	33 W

Design

Design comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight	—	184 g
Thickness	—	7.9 mm
IP rating	IP55	IP53
Frame material	Recycled aluminum	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
5G	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	—	5.1
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB Type-C	USB-C 2.0
eSIM	Yes	No

Software

Software comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launch	—	Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge	8 years+300%	2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakers	Yes	No
3.5mm jack	No	Yes

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