Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi R70m vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi R70m and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G: 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 12 5G is the better fit for buyers who want a sharper display and a higher-resolution main camera; the Xiaomi Redmi R70m focuses on a larger battery and stronger test results. The resolution and optical image stabilization tip the choice toward the Redmi 12 5G for photos and screen detail.
The Redmi 12 5G has 396 ppi against the R70m’s 254 ppi, and its 50 MP main camera includes optical image stabilization; the R70m’s 13 MP camera does not. It also has IP53 protection instead of IP52 and weighs 199 g against 210 g. The R70m, meanwhile, refreshes at 120 Hz against 90 Hz on the Redmi 12 5G, but its resolution is 720 × 1600 px against 1080 × 2460 px.
The R70m’s 6,300 mAh battery exceeds the Redmi 12 5G’s 5,000 mAh, while the latter charges at 18 W against 15 W. The R70m also scores 479,500 in AnTuTu against 456,552 and offers 12 GB of RAM against 8 GB. The Redmi 12 5G includes Google Services; the R70m runs Android 16, versus Android 13.
Xiaomi Redmi R70m
The Xiaomi Redmi R70m is the better buy for buyers who prioritize its 6,300 mAh battery and 12 GB of RAM.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
The Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is the better buy for buyers who want a sharper display and a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi R70m, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,300 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 456,552
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 254 ppi
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 210 g
- Resistance Features
- IP53
- against IP52
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 479,500 Best value | 456,552 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 908 Best value | 815 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,221 Best value | 1,984 |
| 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 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple, White | Black, White, Blue, Silver |
| 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 | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP53 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,300 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, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 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, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Gorilla Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B19, 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 B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 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 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 n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 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, HID | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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, VoWiFi, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 23076RN4BI, 23076RN8DY, 2AFZZRN8DY |
