Realme 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Realme 10 smartphone

Realme 10

From $120
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G

From $145
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Head to head

Realme 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Price$120$145
Our rating7/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33W33W
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Screen size6.4 in6.67 in
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)178 g—
ReleasedNov 2022Mar 2023
Summary: Realme 10 is ahead on storage (max). Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is ahead on screen size, refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Realme 10 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Realme 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
TypeSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 1000 nits (peak)AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size6.4 inches6.67 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

Realme 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
OSAndroid 12, Realme UI 3.0Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS)
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 610

Memory

Realme 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (up to 8GB+8GB Dynamic RAM)64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Realme 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Dual50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Triple—50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Selfie Camera

Realme 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Single16 MP, f/2.45, (wide)13 MP, f/2.45 (wide)
FeaturesPanorama—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Realme 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging33W wired, 50% in 28 min (advertised)33W wired, 50% in 20 min (advertised)

Body

Realme 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Dimensions159.9 x 73.3 x 7.95 mm165.6 x 76 x 7.9 mm
Weight178 g183.5 g
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5)Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors—Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue

Comms

Realme 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared port—Yes

Launch

Realme 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
AnnouncedNovember 9, 20222023, March
StatusAvailable. Released November 2022.Available. Released 2023, March 30

Frequently asked questions

Which has the smoother screen, Realme 10 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G — 90 Hz for the Realme 10 versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.

Which is newer, Realme 10 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G — Nov 2022 for the Realme 10 versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.

Is the Realme 10 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G rated higher?

We rate the Realme 10 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G 7/10.

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