Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Performance
73.073.0
Camera
60.060.0
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.067.5
Build
75.877.8
Overall
71.272.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ utilizes Gorilla Glass Victus and offers an eco leather option, contributing to a slightly lighter build.
- Both devices have a 6.67-inch display, but the Note 13 Pro+ boasts a higher resolution AMOLED panel with a peak brightness of 1800 nits compared to the OLED display's 900 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Note 13 Pro+ is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra chipset, providing enhanced processing capabilities over the Dimensity 1080 in the Note 12 Discovery.
- Both phones feature a 200 MP main camera with OIS, but the Note 13 Pro+ includes gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- The Note 12 Discovery has a 4300 mAh battery with 210W charging, while the Note 13 Pro+ offers a larger 5000 mAh battery with 120W charging.
- Finally, the Note 12 Discovery runs on Android 12 with MIUI 13, whereas the Note 13 Pro+ comes with Android 13 and HyperOS, ensuring a more up-to-date software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
General
Release Date
2022, October 27
2023, September 21
Announced
2022, October 27
2023, September 21
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery edition, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Also kwown as Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1220
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Mali-G610 MC4
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
200 MP
200 MP
Main Camera Details
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/1.9, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
210W wired, PD3.0, 66% in 5 min, 100% in 9 min
120W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 19 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.9 x 76 x 9 mm (6.41 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (6.35 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight
207.5 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Midnight Black (Fushion Black), Moonlight White (Fushion White), Aurora Purple, Fushion Purple, Camo Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No