Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Realme Narzo 90
Quick Comparison
Realme Narzo 90 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Realme Narzo 90 which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Realme Narzo 90 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 16999 |
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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. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90 is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Realme Narzo 90's 6.57 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type where as Realme Narzo 90 has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 91%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme Narzo 90 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme Narzo 90's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme Narzo 90's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme Narzo 90 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G'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 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Realme Narzo 90 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12 5G | Narzo 90 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | December 16, 2025 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Quick Guide x 1, Protective Case x 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 75.19 x 158.36 x 7.79 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 181 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | Carbon Black, Victory Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | DT Star D+ |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 1000 nits(Typical), HBM: 1400 nits(Typical | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3. Eye Care, 2160Hz PWM Dimming |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| 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 | WiFi 2.4G, WiFi 5G, WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN 2.4G, WLAN 5G, WLAN 5.1G, WLAN 5.8G, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M,Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS(L1), GLONASS(G1), BDS(B1I), Galileo(E1), QZSS(L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | Ai Edit | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP66+IP68+IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | Bypass Charging |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75.5°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88.8°; 3P lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86.7°; 5P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 60W Dart Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |