Redmi Note 11 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
20Performance26.2
35.9Display46.9
30.1Camera30.1
47.8Battery47.8
44Features28
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 118 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 33.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and performance (+6). Redmi Note 11 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 11
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $199
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 36
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 700 nits
- 62% higher AnTuTu 10: 470,000 vs 290,000
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 11 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.43 ″ | 6.67 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+4% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 1,200 nits+71% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 11 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 290,000Top 90% | 470,000+62%Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Top 94% | 470+12%Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,400Top 92% | 1,500+7%Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 11 | 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 | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 11 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 11 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+3% | 184 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 11 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 11 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 11 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |