Micromax X242 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Micromax X242 which has resolution of 320 x 240.
| Name | Micromax X242 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| Display | 2.4 in | 6.79 in |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 1750 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 0.3 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 1499 | Rs. 13994 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is November, 2014. The cost of Micromax X242 is Rs. 1499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 13994.
Display comparison
Micromax X242 has screen size of 2.4 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Micromax's phone has only 167 PPI display density. Micromax X242 has 4:3 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Micromax X242's 0.3 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Micromax X242's 0.3 MP Front Camera.
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| Name | Micromax X242 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Mini SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | |
| Release Date | November, 2014 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 51.9 x 12.6 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 96 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | |
| Size | 2.4 inches, 240 x 320 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 167 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| 3G | No | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | No | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 0.3 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Flash | Yes, LED | |
| Front Camera | 0.3 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | ||
| Music | Yes | |
| Video | Yes | |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 1750 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| StandBy Time | 11 days | |
| Talk Time | 8 hours | |