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Redmi A4 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

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32.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
20Performance26.2
44.1Display46.9
29Camera30.1
40.3Battery47.8
36Features28
3 spec wins — Redmi A4 5G7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8) and performance (+6). Redmi A4 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi A4 5G

  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 40
  • 160% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 5 MP
  • 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 600 nits
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A4 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.88 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16402400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi395 ppi+52%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,200 nits+100%
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A4 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 4s Gen 2Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,500Bottom 9%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A4 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A4 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A4 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight212 g184 g+13%
Thickness8.2 mm7.9 mm+4%
IP ratingIP52IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A4 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A4 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi A4 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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