Nothing Phone (1) vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
32Performance26.2
47.3Display46.9
51.5Camera30.1
45.8Battery47.8
65.3Features28
10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (1) wins this phone face-off, 45 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and camera (+21). 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 Nothing Phone (1)
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 117% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,020 vs 470
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $469
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi+2% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G+ | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 780,000+66%Top 66% | 470,000Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020+117%Top 68% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930+95%Top 64% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 184 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (Nothing OS) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |