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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G: 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 Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 183.5 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 645
- against 473
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- against 6.43″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 529,087 | 338,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 645 Best value | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,855 Best value | 1,510 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.8 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.9 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 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Grey, Green, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 176 g Best value | 183.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 85.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.67″ 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 | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, 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 Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.89 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42L | 23021RAAEG, 23021RAA2Y, 23027RAD4I, 23028RA60L |
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