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

