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

WINNER
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
46.2Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
25.3Performance26.2
47.5Display46.9
58.6Camera30.1
54Battery47.8
65.3Features28
12 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins this phone face-off, 46.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and camera (+29). 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 (2a) Plus

  • Stronger camera score: 59 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.7 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1084x24122400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+8%1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7350 ProSnapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,147+144%Bottom 44%470Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,614+74%Bottom 27%1,500Bottom 8%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP+525%8 MP
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+285%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging50 W+52%33 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight190 g184 g+3%
Thickness8.5 mm7.9 mm+7%
IP ratingIP54IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

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

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Nothing OS 2.6)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

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

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