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Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Xiaomi 12

Redmi Note 12 Turbo
48.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
44Performance43.2
45.5Display47.7
44.1Camera47
58.4Battery62.5
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo8 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+5) and battery (+4). Redmi Note 12 Turbo 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 Turbo

  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • 10% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,263,761 vs 1,150,000
  • Lower launch price: $349 vs $749

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 58
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboXiaomi 12
Screen size6.67 ″+6%6.28 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi419 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,100 nits+10%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboXiaomi 12
ChipsetSnapdragon 7+ Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,263,761+10%Top 34%1,150,000Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 52%1,720+20%Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,150Top 48%4,300+4%Top 45%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboXiaomi 12
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP13 MP+63%
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera16 MP32 MP+100%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboXiaomi 12
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging67 W67 W
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboXiaomi 12
Weight181 g180 g+1%
Thickness7.9 mm+4%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboXiaomi 12
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Xiaomi 12
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboXiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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