Nothing Phone (2a) vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
25.3Performance44
49.7Display45.5
54.8Camera44.1
70.1Battery58.4
65.3Features60
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Nothing Phone (2a) scores 49 against 48.8 for Redmi Note 12 Turbo. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Nothing Phone (2a) edges ahead in battery and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a)
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 25
- 60% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,150 vs 2,592
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,128
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 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+30% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,263,761 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 42% | 1,430+27%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 26% | 4,150+60%Top 48% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 4% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 181 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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