Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.4"
OLED
OLED
1080x2340
12
MP
MP
12mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2438
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
BSI sensor |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
5G SA/NSA / 5G Sub6 |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
Model | Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) |
Other model names | Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC) | iPhone 13 Mini (A2626, A2628, A2629, A2630, A2481) |
Country or region available | (Europe), (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
Release date | 1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022 | 9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) | 64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in) |
Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 141 grams (4.94 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 5.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 477 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Ceramic Shield |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz | 800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | iOS 15 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | iOS 18 |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm) | 64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Apple GPU (4-core) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6) | AnTuTu: 772513 (v9) Geekbench: 4681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 512GB (490GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-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 card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2628, A2629, A2630 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2626, A2481 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | Sub6/mmWave A2626, A2628: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2629, A2630: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79) A2481: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.7µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | (dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
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 | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2438 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
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: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green | • Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) | iPhone 13 mini (512GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.97W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) |