Vivo NEX S (256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2023 7:48 AM, updated: 5/31/2025 11:21 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X Vivo NEX S (256GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) Compare Vivo NEX S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB)	vs	17 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (236GB available)134% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.55" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)6% Lighter
1080x2316 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
388 PPI	vs	+395 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.59"	vs	+6.67"1% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
22.5W	vs	+33W47% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

8 millimeters (0.31 inches)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
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Model	NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex	Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317I
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	India
Brand	Vivo	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2018	1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)	76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.59" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2316 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	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
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOS
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (236GB available)	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
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: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera	• Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
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