Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4614
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB)
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20 Advantages 
11 Advantages | 24 Common items in both devices |
| AMOLED |
| 90Hz |
| 16 million |
| 1080x2400 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| +17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| Model | Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) |
| Other model names | Pixel 6 GR1YH (NTT Docomo, KDDI) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC) |
| Country or region available |  Japan |    (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan |
| Brand | Xiaomi | |
| Release date | 10/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021 | 4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 158.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) | 73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in) |
| Weight | 207 grams (7.25 ounces) | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6 | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.43" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 409 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | 1000nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor (5nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 678267 (v9), 930022 (v10) | AnTuTu: 364204 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1 | 256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 400/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.31" inches | 1/1.52" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.2µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound with dual speakers |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4614 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 33W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 21W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral | • Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 128GB) | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |