Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G starts at ₹ 13,689 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R starts at ₹ 20,550.

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has screen size of 6.79 inches and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R has screen size of 6.58 inches

. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R comes up with internal storage of 128GB

and RAM of 4GB / 6GB / 8GB

. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus and front camera of Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) whereas latter has primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2, wide) + 2 MP (f/2.4, depth) + PDAF and front camera of 5 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR.

Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

SpecificationsXiaomi Redmi 12 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 12R
OSAndroid v13Android 13
Screen Size6.79 inches6.58 inches
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
RAM6 GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Internal Storage128 GB128GB
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Specs Score67
OSAndroid v13Android 13
Screen Size6.79 inches6.58 inches
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
RAM6 GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Internal Storage128 GB128GB
GENERAL
Colours Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade BlackBlack, Blue
Custom UI MIUI 14
Device type SmartphoneAMOLED
Operating System Android v13Android 13
Sim Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DESIGN
Weight 199 g201 g
DISPLAY
Pixel Density ~ 396 PPI401 ppi density
Screen size 6.79 inches6.58 inches
Touchscreen Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling RateYes
PERFORMANCE
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU 2.2 GHz, Octa Core ProcessorOcta-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno GPUMali-G57 MC2
RAM 6 GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
STORAGE
Card Slot Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage 128 GB128GB
CAMERA
Camera Features Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse
Front Camera Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle)5 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR
Primary camera 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus13 MP (f/2.2, wide) + 2 MP (f/2.4, depth) + PDAF
Video Recording 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD1080p@30/60fps
MULTIMEDIA
FM Radio No
BATTERY
Type 5000 mAh5000 mAh
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LEYes
Browser Yes
GPRS YesYes
GPS Facility Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDouYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
USB Yes, USB-CUSB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
NETWORK SUPPORT
3G YesYes
4G YesYes
5G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Face Unlock Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, SideYes
Quick Charging Yes, 18WFast charging 18W
Sensors Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR BlasterFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • IP53 Water & Splash Resistant
  • Corning gorilla glass protection
  • 5000mAh massive battery
Cons
  • 90 Hz refresh rate
  • Slow charging
  • Bloatware

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Detailed Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

Camera Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with primary camera of 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus whereas Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R comes up with 13 MP (f/2.2, wide) + 2 MP (f/2.4, depth) + PDAF. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse.

Performance Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 and MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm) respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB card slot and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R comes up with microSDXC (dedicated slot) card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R is Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55).

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R?

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has a RAM of 6 GB which is higher than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R which has a RAM of 4GB / 6GB / 8GB .

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R?

Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is bigger with 6.79 inches screen than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R that has 6.58 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G in the market?

Best alternatives available for Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G are: Realme 9i 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11.