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Xiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB) vs Xiaomi 12S (512GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 7 vs Xiaomi 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12S X Xiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB) 05Points
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
30Points Xiaomi 12S (512GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7 X
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (512GB)

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!

Redmi 7 (16GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB) vs 12S (512GB)} 30 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)62%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+512GB (455GB available)50 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)3%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
269 PPIvs+419 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.26"vs+6.28"1%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+4500 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+67W6 times
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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+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
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
ModelRedmi 7 (16GB)12S (512GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 7 (16GB + 2GB RAM), Xiaomi onclite小米12S 5G (12GB RAM) 2206123SC
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date3/1/20197/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022
Depth8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.58 x 158.73 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.26" inches6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI419 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
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)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 725MhzQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512GB (455GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Global)CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version (M1810F6LG, M1810F6LI, M1810F6LH):
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
China version (M1810F6LE):
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version (M1810F6LG, M1810F6LI, M1810F6LH):
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
China version (M1810F6LE):
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.28" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Lunar Red, Eclipse Black, Comet Blue
• 19:9 display ratio
• 450nit display brightness
• MIUI 9
• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 7 (16GB)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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