Redmi 12 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
21.1Performance26.2
45.1Display46.9
29Camera30.1
38.8Battery47.8
28Features28
2 spec wins — Redmi 128 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and performance (+5). Redmi 12 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
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $199
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 71% higher AnTuTu 10: 470,000 vs 275,000
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000Top 92% | 470,000+71%Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Top 92% | 470+11%Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Top 94% | 1,500+10%Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 184 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |