Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi R70 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi R70 and Xiaomi Redmi 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Redmi R70 is a better fit for performance, battery capacity and 5G; the Redmi 12 is more complete for photos and display detail. Their overall scores are close, so the choice comes down to these differences.
The R70 pairs a Unisoc T8300 with UFS 2.2 storage, while the Redmi 12 uses a MediaTek Helio G88 and eMMC 5.1. Its battery is 6,000 mAh versus 5,000 mAh, though charging is 15 W against 18 W on the Redmi 12. The R70 also supports 5G; the Redmi 12 is limited to 4G.
The Redmi 12 has a 50 MP main camera versus 13 MP, an ultrawide camera, and 2K video at 30 fps, none of which the R70 offers. Its 1080 × 2460 px, 396 ppi display is sharper than the R70's 720 × 1600 px, 254 ppi screen, while the R70 refreshes at 120 Hz versus 90 Hz. The Redmi 12 adds NFC and Google services; the R70 runs Android 16, compared with Android 13 on the Redmi 12.
Xiaomi Redmi R70
The Xiaomi Redmi R70 is the better buy for 5G, a 6,000 mAh battery, and the performance of its Unisoc T8300.
Xiaomi Redmi 12
The Xiaomi Redmi 12 is the better buy for a 50 MP main camera, a sharper display, NFC, and Google services.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi R70, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi R70, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 249,400
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Xiaomi Redmi 12, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 254 ppi
- Weight
- 198.5 g
- against 210 g
- Resistance Features
- IP53
- against IP52
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 479,500 Best value | 249,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 908 Best value | 446 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,221 Best value | 1,441 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple, White | Black, Blue, Silver, Cyan, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 79.5 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 171.6 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 198.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP53 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery |
Display
| Specification | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits Best value | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.79″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 396 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, HID Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi R70 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 23053RN02A, 23053RN02Y, 23053RN02I, 23053RN02L, 23077RABDC |
