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iPhone 12 mini vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
iPhone 12 mini
40.2Inno Score
VS
X
35.6Inno Score
43.9Performance26.2
33.6Display46.9
33.5Camera30.1
23.7Battery47.8
89.3Features28
12 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini8 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 12 mini wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and performance (+18). 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 iPhone 12 mini

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 28
  • 343% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 470
  • 227% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,900 vs 1,500

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 24
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 125% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 2,227 mAh
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size5.4 ″6.67 ″+24%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2340x10802400x1080
Pixel density476 ppi+21%395 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSnapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10950,000+102%Top 51%470,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+343%Top 28%470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+227%Top 35%1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity2,227 mAh5,000 mAh+125%
Wired charging20 W33 W+65%
Wireless charging12 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight135 g+27%184 g
Thickness7.4 mm+6%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchiOS 14Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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