Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 12
26.2Performance43.2
46.9Display47.7
30.1Camera47
47.8Battery62.5
28Features65.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)12 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+17). 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)
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
- 266% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 470
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+9% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 1,150,000+145%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 1,720+266%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 4,300+187%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g | 180 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |