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Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

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Category Breakdown

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Performance
86.986.9
Camera
28.428.4
Display
78.578.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
90.273.9
Connectivity
75.484.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.157.2

Summary

  • The Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R share similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, both weighing 199g and measuring 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm.
  • They feature identical 6.79-inch IPS LCD displays with 90Hz refresh rates and 1080 x 2460 pixel resolutions.
  • Performance is also comparable, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and offering similar RAM and storage configurations.
  • Camera systems differ slightly, with the Redmi 12 5G having a 50 MP wide and 2 MP depth sensor, while the Note 12R includes a 50 MP wide and 2 MP macro sensor; the former has an 8 MP selfie camera, while the latter has a 5 MP.
  • Both devices are equipped with 5000 mAh batteries and 18W charging, but the Redmi Note 12R supports NFC, unlike the Redmi 12 5G.
  • Software-wise, the Redmi 12 5G runs on Android 13 with HyperOS 2, while the Note 12R operates on Android 13 with MIUI 14.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

General

Release Date

2023, August 01
2023, June 28

Announced

2023, August 01
2023, June 28

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.79"
6.79"

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits

Resolution

1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

90Hz
90Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Adreno 613
Adreno 613

Memory

128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Front Camera Features

HDR
HDR

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh
5000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging Details

18W wired, PD
18W wired, PD

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)

Weight

199 g
199 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass)
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back

Colors

Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver
Black, Blue, Silver

Foldable

SAR

1.09 W/kg (head)     0.88 W/kg (body)
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, 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

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C
USB Type-C

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2
Android 13, MIUI 14

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass