Side-by-side technical data
Realme 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Comparison between Realme 12 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 12, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP54
- against IP53
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 33 W
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 950 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 392 ppi
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 188 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G96 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2.05 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 442,599 | 529,087 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 645 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,855 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core: 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Green | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 176 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 Best value | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 950 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.43″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Magnetometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | 12 | Redmi Note 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3999 | 2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42L |
