Category Breakdown
Gionee S12 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
Performance
64.066.6
Camera
19.136.6
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.129.3
Build
65.877.8
Connectivity
46.554.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.441.0
Summary
- The Gionee S12 Lite features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the S12 Lite is powered by a MediaTek Helio A25 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the Redmi Note 4 utilizes a more powerful Helio X20 with options for up to 4GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 4 offers a faster f/2.0 aperture and better video recording options.
- The battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi Note 4 at 4100 mAh compared to the S12 Lite's 4000 mAh, though both lack fast charging.
- The S12 Lite runs on Android 10, while the Redmi Note 4 operates on an older Android 6.0 with MIUI 10, which may affect the software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the S12 Lite featuring a plastic frame and back, while the Redmi Note 4 has an aluminum back and frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee S12 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
General
Release Date
2020, September 29
2016
Announced
2020, September 29
2016
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
6.52"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Deca-core 2.1 GHz
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T880 MP4
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 64GB 3GB RAM (High), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF5 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.2 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.54 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
151 x 76 x 8.4 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
174 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Blue, Green, Gray
Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

