Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
| Name | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4070 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 22.5 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 27499 | Rs. 17850 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October, 2016. The cost of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition is Rs. 27499. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 17850.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition's 5.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition has only 386 PPI display density. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition's 22.5 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 Mi Note 2 Special Edition's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 6.0 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 Pro | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October, 2016 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 156.19 x 7.6 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 166 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 386 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | |
| Features | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 22.5 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 16 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.35 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | ARM Mali G68 MP4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | Yes |
| Video | XviD, MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4070 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast charging | |