Xiaomi Redmi 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 4. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 4 which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 6999 | Rs. 13490 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 23, 2017. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 4 is Rs. 6999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is Rs. 13490.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 4's 5 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 4 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 4 has only 294 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.3% than Xiaomi Redmi 4's ~ 70.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 4 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 4's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 4 (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 4's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 4'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 4 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 4 | Redmi Note 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 23, 2017 | March 30, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70 x 139.2 x 8.7 mm | 75.96 x 165.66 x 7.85 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 186 g |
| Colors | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 70.7% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Photo, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 50MP, Short Video, Panorama, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Tilt Shift, Voice Shutter, Timed Burst, Beautify, Filters, Video Features: Short Video, Slow Motion, Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 | 13 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | 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 | DivX, MP4 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 87 hours | 8 days |