Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G Vs Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus

Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G or Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus? 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 Note 12 5G starts at ₹ 13,999 and Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus starts at ₹ 13,700.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has screen size of 6.67inches and Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus has screen size of 6.52 inches. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G comes up with internal storage of 256GB and RAM of 8GB. Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 4 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 48MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle)2MP f/2.4 (Macro)8MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus and front camera of Punch Hole 13MP (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash whereas latter has primary camera of 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus and front camera of 5 MP f/2.2.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G Vs Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus

SpecificationsXiaomi Redmi Note 12 5GXiaomi Redmi a2 plus
OSAndroid v12Android v13
Screen Size6.67inches6.52 inches
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1Mediatek Helio G36
RAM4GB4 GB
Internal Storage128GB128 GB
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Specs Score7780
OSAndroid v12Android v13
Screen Size6.67inches6.52 inches
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1Mediatek Helio G36
RAM4GB4 GB
Internal Storage128GB128 GB
GENERAL
Colours Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique BlueAqua Blue, Sea Green, Classic Black
Custom UI MIUI 13
Device type SmartphoneSmartphone
Operating System Android v12Android v13
Sim Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
DISPLAY
Aspect Ratio 20.1:920:09
Pixel Density ~ 395PPI~ 269 PPI
Refresh Rate 120Hz60 Hz
Screen resolution 1080x2400pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Screen size 6.67inches6.52 inches
Touchscreen YesYes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
PERFORMANCE
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1Mediatek Helio G36
CPU 2GHz, Octa Core Processor2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
GPU Adreno 619 GPUPowerVR GE8320
RAM 4GB4 GB
STORAGE
Card Slot Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1TBYes, upto 1 TB
Internal Storage 128GB128 GB
CAMERA
Camera Features Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, VoiceshutterHDR
Front Camera Punch Hole 13MP (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash5 MP f/2.2
Primary camera 48MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle)2MP f/2.4 (Macro)8MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p@30fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
MULTIMEDIA
Audio Player MP3, AMR, FLAC, AP
FM Radio Yes, with FM RecordingYes
Video Player MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID
BATTERY
Type 5000mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LEYes, v5.0
Browser Yes, supportsHTML5Yes, supports HTML5
GPRS YesYes
GPS Facility Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSYes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou
USB Yes, USB-C v2.0Yes, microUSB v2.0
NETWORK SUPPORT
3G YesYes
4G YesYes
5G Yes
MORE FEATURES
Face Unlock YesYes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, SideYes, Rear
Quick Charging Yes, 33W Fast ChargingYes, 10W Fast Charging
Sensors accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassaccelerometer
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • 5000mAh battery
  • 48-MP triple set-up camera
  • SGS eye care display
  • 5000mAh battery
  • 6.53-inches display
Cons
  • Slow charging speed
  • Bloatware
  • 5MP front camera
  • A micro USB 2.0 charging port
  • Low RAM and storage variant

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Detailed Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus

Camera Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G comes up with primary camera of 48MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle)2MP f/2.4 (Macro)8MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus whereas Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus comes up with 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voiceshutter.

Performance Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus

Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Mediatek Helio G36 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G comes up Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1TB card slot and Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus comes up with Yes, upto 1 TB card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is 2GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus is 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G or Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has a RAM of 4GB which is higher than Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus which has a RAM of 4 GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G or Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is bigger with 6.67 inches screen than Xiaomi Redmi a2 plus that has 6.52 inches screen.

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

Best alternatives available for Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G are: Realme 9i 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, OPPO K10 5G.