ZTE Axon 7 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/2/2023 12:00 PM, updated: 7/2/2023 12:00 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G X ZTE Axon 7 (64GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB) Compare ZTE Axon 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 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!

9 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	vs	14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels42% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+534 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
5.5"	vs	+6.67"21% Larger screen
(back) 20MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3250 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 7 Dual-Sim A2017, A2017U, A2017G, ZTE Axon 2	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G 2209116AG
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, USA, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Xiaomi
Release date	5/1/2016	4/11/2023, Announced: 3/3/2023
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 354872 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	800/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Asia model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Japan model: UMTS 800/900/2100 USA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 Asia model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) Japan model: LTE 700/800/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,8,19,28) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) USA model: LTE 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25,26,29,30) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 120° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
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, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	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	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	67W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
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: Gold, Gray, Silver • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Polar White, Star Blue, Ice blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 7 (64GB)	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 256GB)
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