Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Vivo U3
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G and Vivo U3 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Vivo U3 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Vivo U3
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Vivo U3 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11825 | Rs. 9990 |
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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 is Rs. 11825. The launch Date of the second phone is October 21, 2019. The Expected cost of Vivo U3 is Rs. 9990.
Display comparison
Vivo U3 has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type where as Vivo U3 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Vivo's phone ~ 82.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo U3 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Vivo U3 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Vivo U3's 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Vivo U3 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 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 9.0 (Pie) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Vivo U3 |
| General | ||
| 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 | August 01, 2023 | October 21, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 76.47 x 162.15 x 8.89 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 193 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 | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 82.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | Dark Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| 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, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, microUSB 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 | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 16 MP f/1.78 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP f/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 612 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| 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, 18W Fast Charging |