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POCO X3 NFC vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
VS
X
35.6Inno Score
23.6Performance26.2
60.2Display46.9
34.2Camera30.1
49.4Battery47.8
44Features28
7 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X3 NFC wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+13). 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 POCO X3 NFC

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
  • 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 57% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 740 vs 470

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 16% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • 15% higher AnTuTu 10: 470,000 vs 410,000
  • 14% lower weight: 184 g vs 215 g
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $229

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 732GSnapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10410,000Top 83%470,000+15%Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)740+57%Top 81%470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950+30%Top 84%1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera20 MP+54%13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight215 g184 g+14%
Thickness9.4 mm7.9 mm+16%
IP ratingIP53IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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