Xiaomi Mi 12i vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 12i has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 12i has better resolution of 1080 x 2400 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Xiaomi Mi 12i has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 12i | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 26990 | Rs. 6499 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of Xiaomi Mi 12i is Rs. 26990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 6499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 12i has screen size of 6.71 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 6.88 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 12i has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 12i has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has only 262 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 12i's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 12i has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 12i's 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 12i 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 Redmi A5 4G's 8 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 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 12i | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25028RN03I | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 21, 2025 | |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.19 x 163.65 x 8.34 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 193 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 2400 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | SGS Eye Care Certified Display | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP 53 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | VC Liquidcool Technology, Wi-Fi 6 Enabled, Charging Time: 0 to 50% in 13 mins | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.89 (Main) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panaroma, Document Mode, VLOG Mode, Time-Lapse, Long Exposure, Pro Colour Mode, Timed Burst, Movie Frame, Pro Mode | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080P, 720P | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | ARM Mali G68 MP4 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Turbocharge | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 30 | |