Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) vs Motorola Edge S (256GB)

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

5/2/2023 7:44 AM, updated: 5/31/2025 11:21 AM

Compare Motorola Edge S X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Motorola Edge S (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
IPS

1080x2520

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S (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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	vs	16 Advantages Motorola Edge S (256GB)
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	207 grams (7.25 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+33W65% 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.	vs	20W
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 2.2	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
395 PPI	vs	+409 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.67"	vs	+6.7"1% Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 16MP + 2MP + 0.3MP42% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.76" inches	vs	+1/2" inches38% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP87% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+6K UHD (5760x3240)8 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
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
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

34 Common items in both devices

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (237GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
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Model	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Edge S (256GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC)	摩托罗拉 Lenovo Edge S 5G (XT2125-4)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	China
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022	2/3/2021, Announced: 1/26/2021
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)	73.97 x 168.38 millimeters (2.91 x 6.63 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	207 grams (7.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	560nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOS	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)	AnTuTu: 556137 (v8) Geekbench: 2860 (v5.1) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (237GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 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, 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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 66, 77)
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary 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
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2117°1.0µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm 0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	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	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)	4K@60fps 1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4118°1.12µm
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
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 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (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	20W 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
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (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: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green	• Colors: Blue, Silver • Protective case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Motorola Edge S (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