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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB) vs Motorola Edge S (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Motorola Edge S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Edge S X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB) 11Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
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!

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)} 11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB) vs Edge S (256GB)} 17 Advantages Motorola Edge S (256GB)
+202 grams (7.07 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs207 grams (7.25 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)20%
Thinner
vs9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+Dolby VisionAdvantage
The Dolby Vision display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP46%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 64MP + 16MP + 2MP + 0.3MP
+1/1.52" inches32%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+67W2 times
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.
vs20W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 2.2vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1080x2520 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
395 PPIvs+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
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+6K UHD (5760x3240)125%
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
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 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
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Edge S (256GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 Pro 4G 2209116AG摩托罗拉 Lenovo Edge S 5G (XT2125-4)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date4/11/2023, Announced: 3/3/20232/3/2021, Announced: 1/26/2021
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)73.97 x 168.38 millimeters (2.91 x 6.63 in)
Weight202 grams (7.07 ounces)207 grams (7.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display features700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision
560nits[typ]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14My UX

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 618Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 354872 (v9)AnTuTu: 556137 (v8)
Geekbench: 2860 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 2.2
256GB (237GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 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 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
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
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
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 networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 66, 77)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 120°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth 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 resolution12000x9000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.52" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel0.7µm 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@30fps
4K@60fps
1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4118°1.12µm
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot 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 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
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 (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
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: Graphite Gray, Polar White, Star Blue, Ice blue• Colors: Blue, Silver
• Protective case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)Motorola Edge S (256GB)
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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