Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 2. Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 2 which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 1 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 8 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 2200 mAh | 4980 mAh |
| Camera | 8 MP | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 4990 | Rs. 27499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January, 2015. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 2 is Rs. 4990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 27499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 2's 4.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 2 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 2 has only 312 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi Redmi 2's ~ 67.6%. Xiaomi Redmi 2 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 2's lower 1 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 2 (8 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 2's 8 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 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 2's 2 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 4.4.4 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Micro+Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January, 2015 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 67.2 x 134 x 9.4 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 133 g | 208.4 g |
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 312 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 67.6% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Screen Protection | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 1 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 32 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3000mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 200 MP 2.24um 16-in-1, 1.12um 4-in-1, 0.56 um f/1.65 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, 200 MP Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro Cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2200 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 1.0 | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |