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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
48.8Inno Score
26.2Performance44
46.9Display45.5
30.1Camera44.1
47.8Battery58.4
28Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 Turbo wins this phone face-off, 48.8 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and performance (+18). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 12 (4G)

  • 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $349

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 44 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 204% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 470

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+20%1,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Turbo
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%1,263,761+169%Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%1,430+204%Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%4,150+177%Top 48%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP16 MP+23%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Weight184 g181 g+2%
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm
IP ratingIP53IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Turbo
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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