Redmi 12 vs Redmi Note 10
21.1Performance20
45.1Display28.8
29Camera29.8
38.8Battery47.8
28Features36
7 spec wins — Redmi 127 spec wins — Redmi Note 10
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 12 scores 31.7 against 30.9 for Redmi Note 10. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 12 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 29
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $199
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 540 vs 425
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+6% | 6.43 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 409 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | Snapdragon 678 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000+2%Top 92% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Top 92% | 540+27%Top 90% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Top 94% | 1,600+18%Top 91% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 179 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+1% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |