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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Motorola Defy 2
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer and Motorola Defy 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
Motorola Defy 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP54
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 498,710 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 965 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,409 | — |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 11.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 171 mm |
| Weight | 207.5 g Best value | 268 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 76.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 210 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Touchscreen, Dolby Vision | Gorilla Glass, IPS LCD, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | — | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 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 B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n23, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n255, 5G NR n256 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, NFC | Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | Defy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | BM1S1B |
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