HMD Fusion
#1427
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
#2088Category Breakdown
HMD Fusion
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Performance
86.877.7
Camera
36.219.1
Display
75.585.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.80.2
Connectivity
87.663.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
58.651.9
Summary
- The HMD Fusion features a larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a peak brightness of 600 nits, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and peak brightness of 1000 nits, offering better color and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 12S uses the MediaTek Helio G96, with the Fusion providing more RAM options.
- Both phones have a 108 MP main camera, but the Redmi also includes an 8 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro lens, enhancing its versatility.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging, ensuring similar endurance.
- The Fusion runs on Android 14 with two major updates promised, while the Redmi Note 12S operates on Android 13 with MIUI 14, and the latter includes stereo speakers, which the Fusion lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Fusion
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
General
Release Date
2024, September 05
2023, March 06
Announced
2024, September 05
2023, March 06
Description
Also known as HMD Fusion X1 (with parental control app), HMD Barca Fusion
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.43"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 613
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
50 MP
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, user replaceable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD, QC
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm (6.30 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight
202.5 g
176 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Noir, Barca Fusion edition
Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, magnetic accessory connector pins
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1), BDS (B1)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 13, MIUI 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass