Xiaomi Redmi 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi 12 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Price | $948 | $145 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.79 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi 12 is ahead on storage (max), screen size. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is ahead on wired charging, refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Features | SGS Low Blue Light Certification, Reading mode 3.0 | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Modules | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP (macro) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@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
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.1, (wide) | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/2.45 (wide) |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD | 33W wired, 50% in 20 min (advertised) |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm | 165.6 x 76 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g | 183.5 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Hybrid Dual SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP53 dust and splash resistant | — |
| Colors | — | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| 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 | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, June 15 | 2023, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, June 15 | Available. Released 2023, March 30 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Xiaomi Redmi 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G — 90 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi 12 versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi 12 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?
Xiaomi Redmi 12 — Jun 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 12 versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi 12 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi 12 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G 7/10.
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