Moto G96 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
21.8Performance26.2
56.9Display46.9
45.9Camera30.1
52.6Battery47.8
52Features28
10 spec wins — Moto G96 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Moto G96 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.8 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and camera (+16). 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 Moto G96 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 52 vs 28
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016+116%Bottom 33% | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922+95%Bottom 36% | 1,500Bottom 8% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+3% | 184 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 2 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |