Microsoft Lumia 940 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Microsoft Lumia 940. In terms of display resolution, Microsoft Lumia 940 has better resolution of 2560 x 1440 than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Microsoft Lumia 940
| Name | Microsoft Lumia 940 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.2 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 20 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 35499 | Rs. 12999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June, 2015. The cost of Microsoft Lumia 940 is Rs. 35499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
Microsoft Lumia 940 has screen size of 5.2 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Microsoft Lumia 940 has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Microsoft's phone has display density of 565 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. Microsoft Lumia 940 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Microsoft Lumia 940's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Microsoft Lumia 940 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Microsoft Lumia 940's 20 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 Microsoft Lumia 940's 5 MP Front Camera.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Microsoft Lumia 940 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June, 2015 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 1440 x 2560 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 565 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Screen Protection | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | 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 | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 20 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | v10 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 1.82 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 418 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, H.264, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |