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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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Compare Apple iPhone 13 mini X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) 14Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X
5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2438
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (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 Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) vs iPhone 13 mini (512GB)} 23 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+6.67"24%
Larger screen
vs5.4"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP142%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 13MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh105%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2438 mAh
+33W83%
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.
vs18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)vs+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (101GB available)vs+512GB (490GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.2vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+141 grams (4.94 ounces)33%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
395 PPIvs+477 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 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
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
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/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
IP53 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC)iPhone 13 Mini (A2626, A2628, A2629, A2630, A2481)
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/20229/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021
Depth8 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)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 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 typeAMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.67" inches5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI477 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[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 versionAndroid 12iOS 15
Firmware updateAndroid 13iOS 18
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 619Apple 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 memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
512GB (490GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 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-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)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkSA/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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot 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 resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.7µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@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 resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot 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 Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
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 alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2438 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
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: 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 registered1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
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