Xiaomi 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi 12 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi 12 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.28 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 42990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 28, 2021. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 12 5G is Rs. 42990.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi 12 5G's 6.28 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi 12 5G has OLED Screen type. Xiaomi 12 5G has display density of 419 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 85.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 12 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi 12 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 12 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 12 | 12 5G |
| 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 | June 15, 2023 | December 28, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 69.9 x 152.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g | 179 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.28 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 419 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 89.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | 550 nits (peak) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, E Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP (Telephoto) |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX766 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama, AI Magic Clone, Dual Scene, AI Magic Kaleidoscope, AI Camera, Document Mode, Movie mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |