Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Mi Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
4.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
Model | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) |
Other model names | Redmi Note 12S (NFC) | Xiaomi Mi Note 1 Dual Sim, Xiaomi Mi Note Dual Sim |
Country or region available | (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan | feature not registered |
Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
Release date | 4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023 | 1/1/2015 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in) | 77.6 x 155.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.11 in) |
Weight | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.43" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 386 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 1000nits[peak] | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
System version | Android 13 | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | MIUI 14 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 364204 (v9) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2 | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7), TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.52" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.7ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 4.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 2688x1536 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers | Supported |
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.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green | โข Colors: Black, White โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข MI UI 6.0 โข Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on back panel โข Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
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 |