Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 5999 | Rs. 11999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) is Rs. 5999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has screen size of 5.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 6.79 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has only 282 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 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 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 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 12 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 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.2 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 2GB RAM | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 20, 2018 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| 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 | 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, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | 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 | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |