Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)

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

5/1/2023 10:32 AM, updated: 6/23/2023 7:47 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro X Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)

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15 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	vs	5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+419 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP13% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
+1/1.28" inches22% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.56" inches
+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
6.28"	vs	+6.67"6% Larger screen
4500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices

AMOLED / OLED

Dolby Vision/HDR10+

120Hz

1 billion

1080x2400 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	小米12S 5G (8GB RAM) 2206123SC	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 22101316G, MZB0D37EU (NFC)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022	11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/2022
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)	76 x 162.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.41 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.28" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	500nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)	AnTuTu: 490526 (v9) Geekbench: 2209 (v5.1), 2372 (v6) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
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	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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical 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@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics	1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
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
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	67W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
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: Gray, White, Purple, Green	• Colors: Onyx Black, White, Stardust Purple, Frosted Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB)
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