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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 190 g
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G, if you care about…
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE
- Max. download speed
- 2,770 Mbps
- against 600 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,250 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 529,087 | 381,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 645 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,855 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| 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 | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Silver, Grey, Blue, Cyan, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 161.8 mm |
| Weight | 176 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 83.7 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 405 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 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 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 | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| 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 Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 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 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.94 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42L | M2103K19G, M2103K19C |
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