Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
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Display | 6.79 in | 6.88 in |
Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP |
Price | Rs. 9989 | Rs. 7499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9989. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7499.
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison 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 A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 262 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 A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.1%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 15 version.
Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
General | ||
Country of Origin | India | |
Model | Redmi 12 | 25028RN03I |
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 | March 21, 2025 |
In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
Design | ||
Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
Weight | 198.5 g | 193 g |
Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black |
Display | ||
Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 84.1% |
Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
Features | 550 nits (peak) | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory | ||
RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
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 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2 |
USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
IR Blaster | Yes | No |
Extra | ||
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Accelerometer, E Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Splash Resistant | Yes | |
IP Rating | IP53 | IP52 |
Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates |
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) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
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 | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical | ||
OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 | Unisoc T7250 |
CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
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, with FM Recording |
Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery | ||
Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
Talk Time | 32 hours |