Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12R
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi Redmi 12R: 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 Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 550 nits
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 199 g
Xiaomi Redmi 12R, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 460,800 Best value | 456,552 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 852 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,053 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 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 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Black, Blue, Grey | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 165.9 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP53 |
| Unfolded thickness | 8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.79″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 396 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 Best value | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 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 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 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 Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.68 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.91 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 22111317I, 22111317G | — |
