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Redmi A3 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Redmi A3

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

$89

26.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X
35.6Inno Score
20Performance26.2
35.2Display46.9
20Camera30.1
38.8Battery47.8
20Features28
1 spec wins — Redmi A310 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 26.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and camera (+10). 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 A3

  • Lower launch price: $89 vs $199

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 30 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 28 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A3Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.71 ″+1%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1650x7202400x1080
Pixel density268 ppi395 ppi+47%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A3Redmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G36Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10110,000Top 99%470,000+327%Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A3Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera8 MP50 MP+525%
Main aperturef/2.0f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A3Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W33 W+230%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A3Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight193 g184 g+5%
Thickness8.3 mm7.9 mm+5%
IP rating—IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A3Redmi Note 12 (4G)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A3Redmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A3Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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