Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi a2 or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G? 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 a2 starts at ₹ 13,700 and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G starts at ₹ 13,689.
Xiaomi Redmi a2 has screen size of 6.6 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has screen size of 6.79 inches. Xiaomi Redmi a2 comes up with internal storage of 64GB / 128GB and RAM of
4GB / 6GB. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 50 MP (f/1.8, wide) + 8 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + 2 MP (f/2.4, macro) + 2 MP (f/2.4, depth) + PDAF
and front camera of 8 MP (f/2.0, wide) whereas latter 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).
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi a2 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
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OS | Android 13 | Android v13 |
Screen Size | 6.6 inches | 6.79 inches |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6 GB |
Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128 GB |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 79 | 67 | |
OS | Android 13 | Android v13 | |
Screen Size | 6.6 inches | 6.79 inches | |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | |
RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6 GB | |
Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128 GB |
GENERAL | |||
Colours | Black, Blue, White | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
Operating System | Android 13 | Android v13 | |
Sim | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
DESIGN | |||
Body Material | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | ||
Weight | 175 gram | 199 g |
DISPLAY | |||
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 ratio | ||
Pixel Density | 405 ppi density | ~ 396 PPI | |
Screen resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | ||
Screen size | 6.6 inches | 6.79 inches | |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
PERFORMANCE | |||
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | |
CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno GPU | |
RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6 GB |
STORAGE | |||
Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128 GB |
CAMERA | |||
Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | |
Front Camera | 8 MP (f/2.0, wide) | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | |
Primary camera | 50 MP (f/1.8, wide) + 8 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + 2 MP (f/2.4, macro) + 2 MP (f/2.4, depth) + PDAF | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | |
Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
Video Player | 1080p@30fps |
BATTERY | |||
Type | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Stand By | No | ||
Talk Time | No |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | |
Edge | Yes | ||
GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
GPS Facility | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA) | ||
USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector Yes | Yes, USB-C |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
2G | Yes | ||
3G | Yes | Yes | |
4G | Yes | Yes | |
5G | No | Yes |
MORE FEATURES | |||
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side | |
Quick Charging | Fast charging | Yes, 18W | |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
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Xiaomi Redmi a2 comes up with primary camera of 50 MP (f/1.8, wide) + 8 MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) + 2 MP (f/2.4, macro) + 2 MP (f/2.4, depth) + PDAF whereas Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include LED flash, HDR, panorama.
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) and Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi a2 comes up No card slot and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G comes up with Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi a2 is Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) and used in Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor.