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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Asus ROG Phone 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus ROG Phone 2 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB) 12Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)

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Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB) vs ROG Phone 2 (128GB)} 15 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs240 grams (8.4 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)22%
Thinner
vs9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+395 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs391 PPI
+6.67"1%
Larger screen
vs6.59"
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+33W10%
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.
vs30W
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)vs+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.2vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP5%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.76" inchesvs+1/2" inches38%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 24MP86%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
5000 mAhvs+6000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

30 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (107GB available)
AMOLED
120Hz
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC)Asus ROG Phone II ZS660KL (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiAsus
Release date1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/20228/1/2019, Announced: 7/22/2019
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)77.6 x 170.99 millimeters (3.06 x 6.73 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI391 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
600nits[typ]
HDR10
108% DCI-P3
1ms response

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 11
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOSROG UI

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 360847 (v9)
Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)
AnTuTu: 398936 (v7), 483248 (v8)
Geekbench: 10923 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125°
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@120fps (slow motion)
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@480fps (slow motion)
Sony IMX586 sensor

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)
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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