Realme Narzo 90 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme Narzo 90 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme Narzo 90 which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme Narzo 90 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16249 | Rs. 14999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90 is Rs. 16249. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is Rs. 14999.
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 90 has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85%. Realme Narzo 90 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme Narzo 90's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 90's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme Narzo 90 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Realme Narzo 90 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Narzo 90 | Redmi Note 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | December 16, 2025 | January 05, 2023 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Quick Guide x 1, Protective Case x 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 158.36 x 7.79 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Victory Gold | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 1000 nits(Typical), HBM: 1400 nits(Typical | |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3. Eye Care, 2160Hz PWM Dimming | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 2.4G, WiFi 5G, WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN 2.4G, WLAN 5G, WLAN 5.1G, WLAN 5.8G, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M,Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, | 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 | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS(L1), GLONASS(G1), BDS(B1I), Galileo(E1), QZSS(L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| AI Features | Ai Edit | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP66+IP68+IP69 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75.5°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88.8°; 3P lens | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | No | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT | 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 | 1080p, 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86.7°; 5P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p, 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 6.0 | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Dart Charge | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |