Nothing Phone (2a) vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
25.3Performance26.2
49.7Display46.9
54.8Camera30.1
70.1Battery47.8
65.3Features28
12 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2a) wins this phone face-off, 49 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) 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 (2a)
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 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 $349
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+8% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128+140%Bottom 43% | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592+73%Bottom 27% | 1,500Bottom 8% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 184 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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