Redmi Note 10S vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
21.1Performance44
28.8Display45.5
31.6Camera44.1
47.8Battery58.4
44Features60
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S11 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 Turbo wins this phone face-off, 48.8 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+17). Redmi Note 10S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S
- 10% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 1,000 nits
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $349
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.43 ″ | 6.67 ″+4% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+4% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+10% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 330,000Top 89% | 1,263,761+283%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 510Top 91% | 1,430+180%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,650Top 90% | 4,150+152%Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+1% | 181 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |