Redmi 12 vs Redmi A3
21.1Performance20
45.1Display35.2
29Camera20
38.8Battery38.8
28Features20
9 spec wins — Redmi 121 spec wins — Redmi A3
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 12 wins this phone face-off, 31.7 to 26.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+10) and camera (+9). Redmi A3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 525% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 167% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 3 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi A3
- Lower launch price: $89 vs $149
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+1% | 6.71 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1650x720 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+48% | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000+150%Top 92% | 110,000Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Top 92% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Top 94% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+167% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+80% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 193 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+1% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |