Motorola Moto G54 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G54 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Price | $160 | $948 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.79 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 177 g | 199 g |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G54 5G is ahead on our rating, wired charging, refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G54 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Motorola Moto G54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.79 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2460 pixels, FHD+ |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| PPI Density | ~405 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | SGS Low Blue Light Certification |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 13 (upgradable to Android 14) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz & 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Adreno (unspecified) |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB, 8GB, 12GB | — |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (hybrid slot or dedicated, up to 1TB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X, UFS 2.2) |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 0.61µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide), 1.0µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 50% in 33 min (advertised) | 18W wired, PD |
Body
| Motorola Moto G54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 161.6 x 73.8 x 8.9 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.35 in) or 161.56 x 73.82 x 7.99mm | 168.6 x 76.28 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) or 192 g (6.77 oz) | 199 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM or Hybrid SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Materials | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| Water Resistance | IP52 dust and splash resistant, water-repellent design | — |
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back |
| Durability | — | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | 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 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 05 | 2023, August 1 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September | Available. Released 2023, August 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Motorola Moto G54 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G?
Motorola Moto G54 5G — 120 Hz for the Motorola Moto G54 5G versus 90 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G54 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G?
Motorola Moto G54 5G — 177 g for the Motorola Moto G54 5G versus 199 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G54 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G?
Motorola Moto G54 5G — Sep 2023 for the Motorola Moto G54 5G versus Aug 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G.
Is the Motorola Moto G54 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G54 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G 7/10.
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