Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi A2
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A2. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A2 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A2
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 8 MP + Depth Sensor Dual |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 6490 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 19, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A2 is Rs. 6490.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A2 has screen size of 6.52 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A2 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi Redmi A2's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A2 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A2's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A2 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A2's 8 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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 Redmi A2's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 13.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 12 | Redmi A2 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 15, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 76.75 x 164.9 x 9.09 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | Classic Black, Aqua Blue, Sea Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 81% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 550 nits (peak) | 400 nits (typ.) Brightness, Scratch Resistant Display, NTSC Ratio: 70% |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 2 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, E Compass | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | Top Firing Loud Speaker, VoWifi |
| 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) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) |
| 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 | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| 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, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |