Xiaomi 12 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 6 2021
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi 12 5G and Xiaomi Mi 6 2021 comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 12 5G | Xiaomi Mi 6 2021 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.28 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42990 | Rs. 29990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 28, 2021. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 12 5G is Rs. 42990. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 6 2021 is Rs. 29990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 5G has screen size of 6.28 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Mi 6 2021's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi 12 5G has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 6 2021 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi 12 5G has display density of 419 PPI & Xiaomi Mi 6 2021 has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.2% than Xiaomi Mi 6 2021's ~ 85.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 6 2021's 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi 12 5G's 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 12 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 6 2021's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi 12 5G | Xiaomi Mi 6 2021 |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Mi 6 2021 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 28, 2021 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.9 x 152.7 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.28 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 419 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.2% | ~ 85.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, 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 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Bluesky |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP (Telephoto) | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX766 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama, AI Magic Clone, Dual Scene, AI Magic Kaleidoscope, AI Camera, Document Mode, Movie mode | |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 4K, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585 |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 650 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Music Playback Time | 90 hours | |