Xiaomi Mi 12i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 12i. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 12i
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 12i | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26990 | Rs. 16974 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is Jaunuary 06, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Mi 12i is Rs. 26990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16974.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 12i has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Both have same 395 PPI.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 12i's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 12i (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 12i's 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 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 11 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 12i | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | Jaunuary 06, 2024 (Expected) | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.19 x 163.65 x 8.34 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 2400 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | SGS Eye Care Certified Display | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 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, 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 | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP 53 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | VC Liquidcool Technology, Wi-Fi 6 Enabled, Charging Time: 0 to 50% in 13 mins | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.89 (Main) 13 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro ) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Panaroma, Document Mode, VLOG Mode, Time-Lapse, Long Exposure, Pro Colour Mode, Timed Burst, Movie Frame, Pro Mode | 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 | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.45 | Punch Hole 13 MP (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | ARM Mali G68 MP4 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Turbocharge | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Talk Time | 30 | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |