Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
#1497
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
#2088Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Performance
77.777.7
Camera
66.219.1
Display
79.185.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
15.90.2
Connectivity
64.063.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
57.751.9
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Note 12S both feature a 6.43" AMOLED display, but the Note 12S offers a smoother experience with a 90Hz refresh rate compared to the 60Hz of the Note 10S.
- In terms of performance, the Note 12S is equipped with the newer Mediatek Helio G96 chipset, while the Note 10S uses the Helio G95, providing a slight edge in processing power for the latter.
- The camera on the Note 12S has a higher resolution at 108 MP, compared to the 64 MP of the Note 10S, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
- The Note 12S runs on Android 13 out of the box, while the Note 10S can be upgraded to Android 13, both utilizing MIUI 14 for the software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Note 12S being slightly lighter and thinner than the Note 10S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
General
Release Date
2021, March 04
2023, March 06
Announced
2021, March 04
2023, March 06
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.43"
6.43"
Type
AMOLED, 450 nits (typ), 1100 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G76 MC4
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (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, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
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
33W wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm (6.30 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight
178.8 g
176 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Deep Sea Blue (Ocean Blue), Shadow Black (Onyx Gray), (Frost White) Pebble White
Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1), BDS (B1)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
Android 13, MIUI 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass