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Nothing Phone (2) vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
Nothing Phone (2)
55.3Inno Score
VS
X
35.6Inno Score
48.9Performance26.2
50.3Display46.9
54.8Camera30.1
61.1Battery47.8
73.3Features28
14 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and camera (+25). 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 (2)

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 28

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $599

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.7 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeLTPS OLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24122400x1080
Pixel density394 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits+33%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body86.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 101,320,000+181%Top 31%470,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,850+294%Top 39%470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,750+217%Top 38%1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP+525%8 MP
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera32 MP+146%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity4,700 mAh5,000 mAh+6%
Wired charging45 W+36%33 W
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight201 g184 g+8%
Thickness8.6 mm7.9 mm+8%
IP ratingIP54IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 13 (Nothing OS 2.0)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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