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Philips S7221 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
Philips S7221 5G
42Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
28.9Performance26.2
65.7Display46.9
32.3Camera30.1
45.4Battery47.8
46.7Features28
4 spec wins — Philips S7221 5G2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Philips S7221 5G wins this phone face-off, 42 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+19) and features (+19). 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 Philips S7221 5G

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 47
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
  • 14% higher capacity: 5,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPhilips S7221 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16002400x1080
Pixel density—395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPhilips S7221 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetUnisoc T765Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,500Bottom 8%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB, 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPhilips S7221 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPhilips S7221 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,700 mAh+14%5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%

Design

Design comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPhilips S7221 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight—184 g
Thickness—7.9 mm
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPhilips S7221 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1
NFC—Yes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPhilips S7221 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Philips S7221 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPhilips S7221 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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