Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 6A. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 6A which has resolution of 720 x 1440. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 6A
Name | Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
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Display | 5.45 in | 6.79 in |
Internal Memory | 16 GB | 256 GB |
Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
Price | Rs. 5999 | Rs. 14250 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 6A is Rs. 5999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14250.
Xiaomi Redmi 6A has screen size of 5.45 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 6A has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi Redmi 6A's ~ 72.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 6A has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 6A's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 6A's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.1 and the second one on 13 version.
Name | Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
General | ||
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 | August 01, 2023 |
Design | ||
Dimensions | 71.5 x 147.5 x 8.3 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
Weight | 145 g | 199 g |
Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
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% | ~ 91% |
Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
Memory | ||
RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
Storage | 16 GB | 256 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 | 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 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | |
IR Blaster | Yes | |
Extra | ||
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, 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 | 13 MP with autofocus | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
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 | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
Technical | ||
OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v13 |
Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
Chipset | Mediatek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
CPU | 2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
GPU | IMG PowerVR | Adreno GPU |
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 | Yes |
Video | MP4, H.264 | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes | No |
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 |