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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs TECNO SPARK 50 5G

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO SPARK 50 5G
43.5Inno Score
26.2Performance28.9
46.9Display48.5
30.1Camera29
47.8Battery66.6
28Features60
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)4 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 50 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO SPARK 50 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.5 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and battery (+19). 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)

  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 54% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 256 ppi
  • 12% lower weight: 184 g vs 210 g

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 50 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
  • 30% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.78 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2400x1080720x1576
Pixel density395 ppi+54%256 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body—84.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 50 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 685MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu470,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 8%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP+63%8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh6,500 mAh+30%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Weight184 g+12%210 g
Thickness7.9 mm+3%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 50 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 50 5G
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYesYes

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