Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 12R vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12R and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi 12R | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G, if you care about…
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 815 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,984 |
| 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 | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, White, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| 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 | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 550 nits | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.79″ | 6.79″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px | 2,460 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 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 n66, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | — | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 23076RN4BI, 23076RN8DY, 2AFZZRN8DY |
