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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi Mi A2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) 21Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 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!

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) vs Mi A2 (64GB)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+6.67"11%
Larger screen
vs5.99"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP81%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/2.76" inches5%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 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
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+166 grams (5.81 ounces)13%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
395 PPIvs+403 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 20MP56%
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

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC)Xiaomi A2 M1804D2SG (64GB + 4GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/20227/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2160 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 10
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 360847 (v9)
Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)
AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8)
Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
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 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
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 850/900/2100Not 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/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
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
20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@120fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5164x3872 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 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, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
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 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
• Android One
• Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376
• Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
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