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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
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
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