Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 12R vs vivo Y38
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12R and vivo Y38: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo Y38, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 12R | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 12R, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 264 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,460 px
- against 1,612 px
vivo Y38, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 550 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- against IP53
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 613 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 456,552 | 456,552 |
| CPU Description | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| 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 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Blue, Green, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP64 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 550 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.79″ Best value | 6.68″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 Best value | 1,400 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, SGS Certified, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years Best value | 1 year |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
