Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
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19 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Model | Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G |
Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi Note 1 (8GB + 1GB RAM), Hongmi Note 2014017 | Redmi Note 12 4G 23021RAAEG |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
Release date | 3/1/2014 | 3/30/2023, Announced: 3/23/2023 |
Depth | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in) | 75.96 x 165.66 millimeters (2.99 x 6.52 in) |
Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 13 |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 14 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6592M (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (SM6225-AD) (6nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-450 MP4 600Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 319262 (v9) Geekbench: 1797 (v5.1), 1341 (v6) GFXBench: 7.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) eMMC | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 400/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.64ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps Samsung JN1 sensor |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Not supported | feature not registered |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 33W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 770 hours (32.1 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
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: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Gray โข Android MIUI 5.0 โข YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp โข Java framework | โข Colors: Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
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 |