Side-by-side technical data
Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Comparison between Fairphone 5 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Fairphone and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Fairphone 5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 659,615
- against 397,200
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 459 ppi
- against 395 ppi
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- against 880 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 643 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 659,615 Best value | 397,200 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78, 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 470 Gold and 6x Kryo 470 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Transparent | Black, Blue, Grey, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.6 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 161.6 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 212 g | 201.8 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.7 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP55, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Removable, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | — | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 880 nits | 1,100 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.46″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,700 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 459 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, OLED, 90Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.4 W/kg Best value | 0.597 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.85 W/kg Best value | 0.994 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 5 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 2209116AG, 2209116AG |