Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2023 6:37 PM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:42 PM

Compare Motorola Edge 30 Neo X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
POLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)

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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	vs	15 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.43"2% Larger screen	vs	6.28"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP53% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4020 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)14% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
409 PPI	vs	+419 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
33W	vs	+68W106% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

256GB (228GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)

UFS 2.2

Plastic body, glass front

AMOLED / P-OLED

1080x2400 pixels

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12S (NFC)	Lenovo Edge 30 Neo 5G XT2245-1 Dual-SIM, PAV00056BR +Pantone
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan	Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023	10/7/2022, Announced: 9/8/2022
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)	71.2 x 152.9 millimeters (2.8 x 6.02 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.43" inches	6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	419 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	1000nits[peak]	DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 14	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)	AnTuTu: 380818 (v9) Geekbench: 1964 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, 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 Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.2 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4020 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	68W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
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: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green	• Colors: Black Onyx, Ice Palace, Very Peri, Aqua Foam • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB)
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