Realme Narzo 70
#1099
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)
#1999Category Breakdown
Realme Narzo 70
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)
Performance
87.782.7
Camera
57.144.8
Display
88.889.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
74.476.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.252.8
Summary
- The Realme Narzo 70 features a slightly more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 7050 chipset compared to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, providing better performance.
- Both phones have a 6.67" AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Narzo 70 offers higher peak brightness at 1200 nits.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Narzo 70 has a 50 MP main sensor versus the 48 MP on the Redmi Note 12, and it supports higher video frame rates.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Narzo 70 supports faster 45W charging compared to 33W on the Redmi Note 12.
- The Narzo 70 runs on Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, while the Redmi Note 12 operates on Android 12 with MIUI 13, indicating a more updated software experience on the Narzo 70.
- Both phones weigh the same and have similar dimensions, but their design choices and color options differ.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Narzo 70
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China)
General
Release Date
2024, April 24
2022, October 27
Announced
2024, April 24
2022, October 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, 600 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Samsung AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7050 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 50% in 27 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163 x 75.5 x 8 mm (6.42 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
188 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Olive Green, Sky Blue
Black, White, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass