Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 32 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 12499 |
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 April 13, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G is Rs. 12499.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.79 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's ~ 84.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G (64 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 32 MP Dual 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 16 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | April 13, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 79.47 x 171.56 x 8.15 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | Mist Blue, Sunset Orange, Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (1.07Mn) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 800nit Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | 83% NTSC, TUV Rhineland/SGS eye protection certified, TUV low blue light certification, TUV flicker-free certification, TUV Circadian Friendly, Wet Touch 2.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | ISA/NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS/AGPS, Glonass,Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Google Gemini | Circle To Search | Xiaomi Interconnectivity | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP52 |
| 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) | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Pixel Size: 1.12μm |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | HDR |
| 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) 1.12μm, 1/4'' |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | HyperOS 3.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Unisoc T8300 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2*A78 2.2Ghz + 6*A55 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | G57 950MHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Features | Bottom Firing Speaker with 200% Volume Boost | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |