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iPhone SE (2020) vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X
35.6Inno Score
34.4Performance26.2
21.6Display46.9
31.9Camera30.1
21.3Battery47.8
73.3Features28
9 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)10 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and display (+25). iPhone SE (2020) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 26
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 28
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 185% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 470
  • 127% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 1,500

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 22
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 21
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 175% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
  • 167% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 3 GB
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size4.7 ″6.67 ″+42%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1334x7502400x1080
Pixel density326 ppi395 ppi+21%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits1,200 nits+92%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetApple A13 BionicSnapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10900,000+91%Top 56%470,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+185%Top 56%470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400+127%Top 57%1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera7 MP13 MP+86%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity1,821 mAh5,000 mAh+175%
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%
Wireless charging8 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight148 g+20%184 g
Thickness7.3 mm+8%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP67IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchiOS 13Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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