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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (256GB) 06Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (256GB)

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46 Common items in both devices
2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
8GB LPDDR4X
UFS 2.2
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back
AMOLED
90Hz
+39 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12S (K7SR)Redmi Note 11S 4G (2201117SY) Global NFC
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/20232/9/2022, Announced: 1/26/2022
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.43" inches6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hz90Hz
Display features1000nits[peak]700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak]
DCI-P3

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User InterfaceMIUI 14MIUI 13

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)AnTuTu: 251201 (v8), 308741 (v9)
Geekbench: 1873 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (228GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps400/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.52" inches1/1.52" 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 extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging33W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
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: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green• Colors: Graphite Gray, Pearl White, Twilight Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12S (256GB)Redmi Note 11S (NFC 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.59W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
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