How do the scores compare?

Minimal Phone 2 scores 23.6/100 overall; Redmi Note 12 (4G) scores 35.6/100. Minimal Phone 2 wins 0 individual spec rows, Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins 7.

What are the main differences between the Minimal Phone 2 and the Redmi Note 12 (4G)?

Minimal Phone 2 advantages: Stronger features score: 33 vs 28. Redmi Note 12 (4G) advantages: Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20; Stronger display score: 47 vs 20; Stronger camera score: 30 vs 22; Stronger battery score: 48 vs 29; 213% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP; Lower launch price: $199 vs $450.

Which is cheaper: Minimal Phone 2 or Redmi Note 12 (4G)?

Redmi Note 12 (4G) launched cheaper at $199, versus $450 for the Minimal Phone 2.

Minimal Phone 2 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Minimal

Minimal Phone 2

$450

WINNER

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 12 (4G)

$199

20Performance26.2

20Display46.9

21.8Camera30.1

29.4Battery47.8

33.3Features28

0 spec wins — Minimal Phone 27 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 23.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and battery (+18). Minimal Phone 2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Minimal Phone 2

Stronger features score: 33 vs 28

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
Stronger display score: 47 vs 20
Stronger camera score: 30 vs 22
Stronger battery score: 48 vs 29
213% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
Lower launch price: $199 vs $450

Display

Display comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size	3.5 ″	6.67 ″+91%
Panel type	E-Ink	AMOLED
Resolution	960x640	2400x1080
Pixel density	300 ppi	395 ppi+32%
Refresh rate	—	120 Hz
Peak brightness	—	1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	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)	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Storage options	128GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage type	—	UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera	16 MP	50 MP+213%
Main aperture	—	f/1.8
Ultra-wide	—	8 MP
Max video	—	1080p@30fps
Front camera	8 MP	13 MP+63%
OIS	—	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity	4,000 mAh	5,000 mAh+25%
Wired charging	18 W	33 W+83%

Design

Design comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight	—	184 g
Thickness	—	7.9 mm
IP rating	—	IP53
Frame material	—	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
5G	No	No
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	—	5.1
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	Type-C	USB-C 2.0
eSIM	—	No

Software

Software comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launch	Android	Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge	—	2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakers	—	No
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes

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