REDMI Note 12 vs REDMI Note 12 5G

The REDMI Note 12 scores 5.1 in our rating, and the REDMI Note 12 5G scores 5.0. The REDMI Note 12 leads in software support, while the REDMI Note 12 5G is ahead in performance. The REDMI Note 12 is the newer phone, announced Mar 23, 2023.

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REDMI REDMI Note 12

5.1 Price TBA

Top score

REDMI REDMI Note 12 5G

5.0 Price TBA

Key differences

Why choose the REDMI Note 12

Newer model Mar 23, 2023 vs Jan 5, 2023
Lighter 183.5 g vs 189 g
Thinner 7.85 mm vs 7.98 mm
Longer security updates 4 years vs 3 years

Why choose the REDMI Note 12 5G

5G support

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Spec REDMI Note 12REDMI Note 12 5G

Overall 5.1 5.0

Display 7.2 7.2

Performance 2.9 3.6

Camera 4.3 4.4

Battery 4.8 4.8

Design 6.1 5.9

Software support 6.3 4.3

Value for money 6.0 est. 6.0 est.

Display

Spec REDMI Note 12REDMI Note 12 5G

Size 6.67 inches 6.67 inches

Type OLED, AMOLED DotDisplay OLED, AMOLED DotDisplay

Resolution 1080 × 2400 px 1080 × 2400 px

Pixel density 395 ppi 395 ppi

Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz

Adaptive refresh ✕ No ✕ No

Peak brightness 1,200 nits 1,200 nits

Performance

Spec REDMI Note 12REDMI Note 12 5G

Chipset Snapdragon 685 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

Process 6 nm 6 nm

Max CPU clock 2.8 GHz 2 GHz

GPU Adreno 610 Adreno 619

RAM 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB

Storage 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB 128 GB / 256 GB

Storage type UFS 2.2 UFS 2.2

microSD slot ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Cameras

Spec REDMI Note 12REDMI Note 12 5G

Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.76" 48 MP, f/1.8

Optical stabilization ✕ No ✕ No

Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP

Rear cameras 3 3

Rear video 1080p@30 1080p@30

Front camera 13 MP 13 MP

Front video 1080p@30 1080p@30

Battery and charging

Spec REDMI Note 12REDMI Note 12 5G

Capacity 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh

Wired charging 33 W 33 W

Reverse wireless ✕ No ✕ No

Charger in box ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Design and build

Spec REDMI Note 12REDMI Note 12 5G

Dimensions 165.66 × 75.96 × 7.85 mm 165.88 × 76.21 × 7.98 mm

Thickness 7.85 mm 7.98 mm

Weight 183.5 g 189 g

Form factor Bar Bar

Frame Plastic Plastic

Back Plastic Plastic

Water resistance IP53 IP53

Fingerprint Side-mounted Side-mounted

3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No

SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM

Colors Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue, Sunrise Gold Onyx Gray, Ice Blue, Forest Green

Connectivity and features

Spec REDMI Note 12REDMI Note 12 5G

5G ✕ No ✓ Yes

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 5

Bluetooth 5.0 5.1

USB USB-C 2.0 USB-C 2.0

NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

3.5 mm jack ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Stereo speakers — ✕ No

Satellite ✕ No ✕ No

IR blaster ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Software

Spec REDMI Note 12REDMI Note 12 5G

OS at launch Android 13 Android 12

Interface MIUI 14 MIUI 14

OS updates — 2 years

Security updates 4 years 3 years

Launch and price

Spec REDMI Note 12REDMI Note 12 5G

Announced Mar 23, 2023 Jan 5, 2023

Released — Jan 11, 2023

Status Discontinued Released

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