Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Apple iPhone SE 2021
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better RAM than Apple iPhone SE 2021. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Apple iPhone SE 2021 which has resolution of 1334 x 750. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Apple iPhone SE 2021
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Apple iPhone SE 2021 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 4.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 1821 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 12 MP |
| Price | Rs. 11990 | Rs. 37999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11990. The cost of Apple iPhone SE 2021 is Rs. 37999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2021 has screen size of 4.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type where as Apple iPhone SE 2021 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Apple's phone has only 326 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Apple's phone ~ 65.4%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone SE 2021 has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone SE 2021's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Apple iPhone SE 2021 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone SE 2021's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone SE 2021's 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has version 13 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone SE 2021 has version 13 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Apple iPhone SE 2021 |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | iPhone SE 2021 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 67.3 x 138.4 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 148 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 326 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 65.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 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 | |
| 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Front |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Digital Zoom up to 5x, Panorama, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 7 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | iOS v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Apple A13 Bionic |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 1821 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Works with Qi Chargers | |
| Music Playback Time | 40 hours | |