Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 3840 x 1644 than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 12 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 90999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14499. The launch Date of the second phone is May 11, 2022. The cost of Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 90999.
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has OLED Screen type. Sony's phone has display density of 643 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Sony's phone ~ 84.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 21:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Xperia 5 IV |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | May 11, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 71 x 165 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| 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 | 6.5 inches, 1644 x 3840 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 21:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 643 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | HDR BT.2020, Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 12 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 0.3 MP (Depth Sensor) TOF 3D |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| 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 | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |