Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB). Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22790 | Rs. 14999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 09, 2023. The cost of Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22790. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14999.
Display comparison
There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 395 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.9% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85%. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | F5 | Redmi Note 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 09, 2023 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.95 x 161.11 x 7.98 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Electric Blue and Snowstorm White | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.9% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits, 12-bit Panel, 1920 Hz PWM dimming, 5,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 16000+ Automatic Brightness Dimming Levels, 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 7 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6/6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3725 mm2 Vapour Chamber, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Hyberboost Gaming, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-res Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Rear Video Recording, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 64MP, 2X In-Sensor Zoom, HDR Mode, Short Video, Panorama, Vlog Mode, Custom Watermark, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Macro Mode, Tilt Shift, Macro Video, Video Beautify, Timed Burst, Film Camera, AI Art Framing, Video Features: Short Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame, Slow Motion, Vlog, Filter, Beautify | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.91 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-A710@2.91 GHz & 3xCortex-A710@2.49 GHz & 4xCortex-A510@1.8 GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Sonic Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |