Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Go
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Go. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Go which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Go
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
| RAM | 4 GB | 1 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 8 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 8 MP |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 4999 |
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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. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is January, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Go is Rs. 4999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Go's 5 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Go has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Go has only 294 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi Go's ~ 70%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Go 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 Xiaomi Redmi Go's lower 1 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Go (8 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Go's 8 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 Xiaomi Redmi Go's 5 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 v8.1 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Redmi Go |
| 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 | January, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 70.1 x 140.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 137 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 | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 294 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 70% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 8 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 128 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, v4.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | 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 ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 8 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 308 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |