Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2023 6:37 PM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:42 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
IPS

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)

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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+6.6"3% Larger screen	vs	6.43"
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (103GB available)	vs	+256GB (228GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+176 grams (6.16 ounces)11% Lighter
8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
399 PPI	vs	+409 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP104% Higher resolution main camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

33 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.2

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

90Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Other model names	POCO M4 Pro 5G (21091116AC)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	11/11/2021, Announced: 11/9/2021	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023
Depth	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.78 x 163.56 millimeters (2.98 x 6.44 in)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	399 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	90Hz
Display features	450nits[typ] DCI-P3	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 12.5	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-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-G57 MC2	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 353663 (v9) Geekbench: 1797 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary 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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°	(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)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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 Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (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: Poco Yellow, Power Black, Cool Blue • Silicon protective case included	• Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (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