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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
A
38.3Inno Score
VS
X
35.6Inno Score
44Performance26.2
21.3Display46.9
31.9Camera30.1
27.7Battery47.8
89.3Features28
10 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)10 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone SE (3rd gen) wins this phone face-off, 38.3 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 SE (3rd gen)

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 26
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 28
  • 347% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,100 vs 470
  • 247% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,200 vs 1,500
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 28
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 148% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 2,018 mAh
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $429

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size4.7 ″6.67 ″+42%
Panel typeRetina IPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution750x13342400x1080
Pixel density326 ppi395 ppi+21%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits1,200 nits+92%
Screen-to-body65.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetApple A15 BionicSnapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10890,000+89%Top 59%470,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,100+347%Top 27%470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,200+247%Top 32%1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera7 MP13 MP+86%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity2,018 mAh5,000 mAh+148%
Wired charging20 W33 W+65%
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance7 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight144 g+22%184 g
Thickness7.3 mm+8%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP67IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchiOS 15Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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