LG Optimus G (LS970) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
Side by side comparison between LG Optimus G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.7"
IPS+
IPS+
768x1280
13.2
MP
MP
1.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Model | Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) |
Other model names | Sprint LG Eclipse 4G LTE, LG Optimus G, LG LS970 | Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317I |
Country or region available | USA | India |
Brand | LG | Xiaomi |
Release date | 11/11/2012 | 1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
๐ฒ Display | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.7" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 768x1280 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 318 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | feature not registered | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz |
๐ค Operating System | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
System version | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 / 14 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (25GB available) | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 850/1900 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 1900 | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
๐ท Camera | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13.2 megapixels | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4192x3144 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3 | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 33W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 13 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black โข Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone โข LG Optimus UI v3.0 โข G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen โข 3G/4G mobile hotspot โข Java framework | โข Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
LG Optimus G (LS970) | Redmi Note 12 (India 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 |