Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 6A. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 6A which has resolution of 720 x 1440. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 6A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.45 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 5989 | Rs. 9494 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 6A is Rs. 5989. The launch Date of the second phone is June 15, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is Rs. 9494.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 6A has screen size of 5.45 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 6A has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has display density of 396 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 6A has only 295 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi Redmi 6A's ~ 72.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 6A has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 6A's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 6A's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G 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 6A's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.1 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 6A | Redmi 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2018 | June 15, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 147.5 x 8.3 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 198.5 g |
| Colors | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.45 inches, 1440 x 720 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 295 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 72.7% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 550 nits (peak) | |
| 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, upto 256 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 |
| 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 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Photo, Portrait, Night Mode, 50MP, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio A22 | Mediatek Helio G88 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |