Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB) which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3050 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7599 | Rs. 9499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2013. The cost of Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB) is Rs. 7599. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 9499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB)'s 5 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB) has display density of 441 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB)'s ~ 65%. Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB)'s 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB)'s 2 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 4.3 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi3 (16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi3 (16GB) | Redmi 12 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Mini SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2013 | June 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.59 x 144 x 8.1 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 65% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | 550 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G, 5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity, Barometer | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | Photo, Portrait, Night Mode, 50MP, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands, Calendar, YouTube Player | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3050 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Talk Time | 25 hours | 32 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 50 hours | |