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Redmi 12 vs Redmi A5

WINNER
Redmi 12

Xiaomi

Redmi 12

$149

31.7Inno Score
VS
Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
21.1Performance20
45.1Display44.1
29Camera26.2
38.8Battery40.7
28Features20
6 spec wins — Redmi 126 spec wins — Redmi A5

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 12 wins this phone face-off, 31.7 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+8) and camera (+3). Redmi A5 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 features score: 28 vs 20
  • 56% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
  • 52% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 260 ppi
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 12 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12Redmi A5
Screen size6.79 ″6.88 ″+1%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2460x1080720x1640
Pixel density396 ppi+52%260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—600 nits
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 12 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12Redmi A5
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G88Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu275,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)425Bottom 7%440+4%Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,360Bottom 5%1,485+9%Bottom 8%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB64/128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 12 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12Redmi A5
Main camera50 MP+56%32 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 12 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12Redmi A5
Capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging18 W+20%15 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 12 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12Redmi A5
Weight199 g193 g+3%
Thickness8.2 mm+1%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP53IP52
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 12 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12Redmi A5
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 12 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12Redmi A5
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 12 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12Redmi A5
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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