Xiaomi Redmi 3A vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 3A. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 3A which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 3A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 3A | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 6499 | Rs. 11499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 3A is Rs. 6499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 3A has screen size of 5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 3A has only 294 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 3A has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 3A's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 3A (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 3A's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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 3A's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 6.0.1 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 3A | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS Screen | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 32 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | 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 | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Geotagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Flash | Yes, LED | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | ||
| Music | Yes | |
| Video | Yes | |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |