Realme V21 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better RAM than Realme V21 5G. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme V21 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 10499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be June 29, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Realme V21 5G is Rs. 17990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is Rs. 10499.
Display comparison
Realme V21 5G has screen size of 6.52 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 6.67 inch screen. Realme V21 5G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.3% than Realme's phone ~ 82.6%. Realme V21 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme V21 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme V21 5G's 48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme V21 5G 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 4G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Realme V21 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | V21 5G | Redmi Note 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 29, 2025 (Expected) | March 30, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.4 x 159.1 x 8.1 mm | 75.96 x 165.66 x 7.85 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 186 g |
| Colors | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.6% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Acceleration Sensor, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Night Scene 4.0, Panoramic, Professional, Time-lapse Photography, Background Blur, HDR, Super Side-angle, Super Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters, Colorful Mode, Super Text , Portrait Distortion Correction | Photo, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 50MP, Short Video, Panorama, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Tilt Shift, Voice Shutter, Timed Burst, Beautify, Filters, Video Features: Short Video, Slow Motion, Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 240 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| 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, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |